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 […]
Colorful Conversation Panel Featuring MHC’s Jacquilyn Davis
In case you missed it, Mental Health Connecticut’s (MHC) Director of Workplace Mental Health & DEI, Jacquilyn Davis, participated in the September Colorful Conversation Panel, hosted by the Minority Business Network of the West Hartford Chamber. The Colorful Conversation Panel, titled “Bridging the Gap – Mental Health Equity for All,” was a solutions-based discussion focused […]
Tuesday Tips: The Power of Community
Welcome back 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 the Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness and an Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) participant. Studies show that 60% of Americans are feeling lonely. The federal government estimates […]
Unlocking Workforce Wellness: MHC’s Stress Management Solutions for a Mentally Healthy Workplace
Feeling stressed at work? You are not alone. According to the Attitudes in the American Workplace VII report “80% of workers feel stress on the job, nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress and 42% say their coworkers need such help.” This is why MHC created “Stress Management in the […]
Exploring Workplace Mental Health: Jackie Davis on “Disrupt HR”
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of workplace mental health has gained significant recognition. More and more organizations are realizing that fostering a mentally healthy work environment is not just an ethical obligation but also a key driver of productivity, job satisfaction, and overall success. Recently, Jackie Davis, the Director of Workplace Mental Health & […]
We Are Better Together: The Power of Community-Based Healing
The Power of Community. What does it mean to be a part of a community? How can we better respond to unexpected events, together, to create a ripple effect of healing? Just as a human body can experience injury, disease, and trauma, a community can also experience wounds and scars left by traumatic events. Even […]
Injecting Self-Care into Your Remote Work Day
As the world continues to adjust to the new normal and weather the massive shift to remote working due to the ongoing crisis, new challenges are bound to arise. It can’t be helped that most of the newly remote workers stumble upon unique mental and physical challenges that are entirely foreign to them. This undeniable […]
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Contributed by: Thomas Granswein Description: Small business owners are vulnerable to mental health problems like stress, depression, and anxiety. As an entrepreneur, how do you deal with them? Learn the risk factors for mental health and the effective workplace strategies of dealing with them! Running a small business is not a walk in the park. […]
