Recap of Dopamine Hacks for the Burnt Out Brain
If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or just plain exhausted, you’re not alone, and you’re not lazy. On July 23, 2025, Mental Health Connecticut hosted a powerful Virtual Lunch & Learn session with certified ADHD Coach Robyn Greenspan, MS, who helped us unpack how burnout can deplete dopamine, our brain’s motivation and reward chemical. In […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Corey “Pheez” Lee
Corey’s story was recently highlighted by NBC. Watch the powerful feature on Instagram. Corey Lee, better known as Pheez, is a hip-hop artist, Navy veteran, father, husband, homeowner, podcast host, and advocate for people with disabilities. But behind that list of accomplishments is a journey marked by hardship, overcoming, and personal transformation. Born in Hartford […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Julia DiCola
At 68 years old, Julia DiCola is living proof that it’s never too late to become who you truly are. A proud transgender woman, community advocate, and founder of OurTransLife, Julia began her transition at 57, an age when many people are looking toward retirement, not reinvention. But for Julia, embracing her authentic identity wasn’t […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Evelyn Alejandro
For Evelyn Alejandro, mental health isn’t just a topic, it’s a journey she’s lived. A business owner based in Connecticut, Evelyn has experienced firsthand the ripple effects of silence and stigma within families. Today, she shares her story not to dwell on the past, but to help others see that healing is possible, and that […]
Let’s Face It: Meet David Haberfeld
A landlord by trade, David has witnessed a wide range of human experiences, including housing instability, addiction, loneliness, and hoarding, some of which he has also encountered within his own family. His father lived for decades with an undiagnosed hoarding disorder. “It’s something you don’t really notice all at once,” David says. “Looking back, the […]
Let’s Face It: Meet Mimi Gonzalez
An award-winning social impact strategist, mental health advocate, LinkedIn influencer, and founder of griefsense, Mimi Gonzalez is reshaping how we talk about grief and mental health, especially in the workplace. To get here, Mimi has gone through a deeply personal journey through grief, identity, and the radical act of living with intention. “I’ve lost 36 […]
Supporting Our Community
by Jacquilyn Davis, CDP® Director of Workplace Mental Health & DEI Since 1908, our organization made a commitment to advocate for and support the residents of Connecticut. Our mission of partnering with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness is core to everything we do at MHC. We are […]
Election Season at Work: Protect Your Mental Health
Election season can be a divisive time for families, friends, co-workers, and especially communities that frequent the comment section of social media posts. With early voting being a new option for Connecticut voters, the “I Voted” comments are kicking off political conversations in a variety of environments, including the workplace. This year has many important […]
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 health. Participation in our democracy goes beyond selecting leaders; it’s about advocating for policies that foster the well-being of ourselves and our communities. Election Day […]
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. The health problems that come with drug and alcohol abuse may contribute to huge medical bills, or perhaps the person has to deal with the […]
