Let’s Face It: Mental Health Awareness Isn’t at the Finish Line
By: Bethany Simmonds I hear it all the time: “People can talk about their mental health now.” “Mental health awareness has been achieved.” “We all have mental health problems.” But what do we really mean by talking? By awareness? By problem? And more importantly, is the current level of awareness truly enough? Yes, mental […]
Mental Health Musings: Let’s Face It
WARNING: Some of the contents of this blog entry may be upsetting, as the blog includes information about the troubling phenomena of stigma. Truthfully, I think that any discussion of stigma should be upsetting, but I hope in a way that motivates rather than simply generates pain or discouragement. I hope, brave reader, that you […]
Let’s Face It Campaign Returns this May to Eliminate Stigma and Enhance Access to Services
This May, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) will once again launch its impactful Let’s Face It campaign to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Now in its fourth year, the campaign aims to erase the stigma surrounding mental health, increase public awareness, and make mental health resources more accessible to communities throughout Connecticut. At the heart of […]
Facing it Friday: #LetsFaceIt
A Heartfelt Thank You and a Message of Hope Welcome to this year’s final edition of Facing It Friday! As our journey through Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the Let’s Face It campaign and shown their commitment to mental […]
Throwback Thursday: Celebrating Our Founder, Clifford Beers
#LetsFaceIt This year, we’re thrilled to partner with the Connecticut Historical Society for #ThrowbackThursday, sharing stories of how people have faced life’s challenges throughout history. “Each person’s mind and experience are unique. But mental health has a history, shared by those in the past and in the present. You are not alone.” – from the […]
Meet Shavana Clarke
#LetsFaceIt Meet Shavana Clarke, a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and the newly crowned Miss Connecticut USA. In a recent interview, Shavana shared her deeply personal journey, one of courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity in mental health conversations. “Mental health is a topic that is really important to me,” Shavana begins. […]
Tuesday Tips: Facing Life’s Challenges
#LetsFaceIt Welcome to Tuesday Tips, where we gather insights from staff, participants, and community partners on navigating life’s challenges with resilience and strength. Today, we’re sharing valuable advice from Amber Borges, a clinician at Stokes Counseling and from a Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) participant. Amber Borges, a clinician at Stokes Counseling offers the tips below […]
Monday Motivation: Elise Cusimano
Welcome back to our Monday Motivation series, where we’re here to infuse your week with a final dose of inspiration and positivity for May. As we approach the end of the month, Mondays offer us a chance to reflect on our journey, refocus our intentions, and finish strong. Let’s dive into uplifting stories, empowering quotes, […]
Self-Care Sunday: What Does Self-Care Mean to You?
What Does Self-Care Mean to You? We at MHC recognize that self-care looks different for everyone. However, one thing is universal; the more tools you have in your toolkit, the better prepared you will be to access those tools as a means of prevention and intervention before reaching the point of distress. We also recognize […]
Thank You to our Bronze Sponsors
#LetsFaceIt the core of our community’s support springs from the kindness and generosity of its own members. We are feeling extra grateful this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth for the amazing donors and supporters of our #LetsFaceIt campaign, helping to support MHC’s mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. […]
