Make Your Voice Heard by Voting
At Mental Health Connecticut, we believe individual advocacy is the foundation of collective progress. Voting is a crucial way to advocate for the issues that matter most to us—like mental […]
People in Addiction Recovery: Make Extra Money with These Side Gigs
Contributed by: June Lawrence When addiction takes over your life, you suffer in many ways. A common trouble among many addicts who are going through the recovery process is money. […]
How Being Outdoors Helps My Mental Health
Contributed by: Sylvia DeMichiel I have always felt drawn to the outdoors. There was so much I wanted to explore and do, but I was terrified. Any time I tried […]
When the Stories Echo in Your Own Family Tree…
Contributed by: Jacquilyn Davis, MHC’s Marketing and Development Coordinator and ESJA Advisory Committee Creator & Facilitator On June 8th, 2020 Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) published The Condition of Being Human, […]
Could Mold Be Affecting Your Mental Health?
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Mental health issues are now the leading cause of hospitalization in Connecticut for children, teens, and young adults, making it a major problem. Mental illness is often a […]
Planning A Vacation While Battling A Mental Health Condition
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Going on vacation recharges and renews people, at least on a short term basis, according to the American Psychological Association. However, if you’re battling a mental illness, the […]
The Season of Gratitude
The following article is an opinion piece, written by MHC’s Marketing and Development Coordinator, Jacquilyn Davis. The holiday of Thanksgiving holds a special and unique meaning for many. For those […]
Just a Few Clicks: Maximizing Online Mental Health Help for Seniors in Assisted Living
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood This following article is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Around 20-40% of Americans over 65 have one […]
Looking After Your Mental Health in Older Age
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from some form of depression. For some individuals this can be debilitating or even life-threatening, […]
The Connection Between Protein and Your Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Nutrition can play an important role in achieving better mental health; a recent study showed that in a group of adults with depression, ⅓ of participants […]