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Supporting Teachers for a Stronger Future
Teaching is known to be one of the most stressful professions, with surveys indicating high stress levels among educators even before the...
May 9, 20244 min read
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Get the Facts About 988
What is 988? Can I only utilize 988 if I am experiencing a mental health crisis? The 988 Lifeline responds 24/7 to calls, chats or texts...
May 2, 20245 min read
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How to Safely Use Cannabis Products
In cannabis culture, 420 (or 4:20 or April 20th), is recognized as a national holiday of cannabis use. Although the history of how this...
Apr 16, 20246 min read
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Better Days Start with a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is crucial for good mental health Sleep is often overlooked in our busy lives, but its impact on both physical and mental...
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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We All Need a Little Help from a Friend
Loneliness and its impact on our health The pandemic brought the issue of loneliness to the forefront and highlighted the importance of...
Feb 26, 20245 min read
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8 Reasons to Become a Recovery-Friendly Workplace
Healthier Employees Make Businesses Thrive The pandemic made many people realize just how much of their lives are spent at work and...
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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No Quick Fixes: Creating New Habits Takes Time
It takes longer than you think, but it is possible! Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? A 2022 poll found 37% of respondents...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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It’s the Simple Things That Make Magical Holiday Memories
As the years have progressed, holidays have become more demanding and complex. Our schedules have gotten busier, and the pressure of...
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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Inheriting the Past: A Guide to Generational Trauma
A Guide to Generational Trauma covering definitions, examples, symptoms, its impact, racial trauma, treatment options, and how to heal.
Nov 7, 20235 min read
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Unraveling the Differences: CPTSD vs PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not a new condition, and the term trauma may be one you have been hearing a lot more lately, but...
Nov 1, 20237 min read
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Unpacking Trauma: It's More Common Than You Think
Trauma is a word that often conjures images of catastrophic events, war zones, or harrowing experiences. However, trauma is not limited...
Oct 15, 20235 min read
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A Child in Crisis: Recognize the Signs & Know What to Do
There is an alternative to the emergency room in Connecticut Recent studies have shown that children and teens are currently facing a...
Sep 26, 20235 min read
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Is Your Workplace Harming Your Mental Health?
When the world shut down with Covid and remote work became the norm, many people got a taste of a different life. Although it was a...
Sep 14, 20237 min read
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Summertime Blues - Yes, they're real
For many, summer is one of the most exciting times of the year; warmer weather, sunshine, and more vacation time. While all that can...
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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Stay Cool to Stay Well this Summer
Heat waves can harm mental health – here’s what you need to know As the temperatures climb into the 90’s this summer, chances are you’re...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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How You Can Support LGBTQIA+ Teen Mental Health
What you will learn at a glance: Challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ teens & young adults Cultural intersectional experiences How to build...
Jun 20, 20234 min read
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Beyond the Rainbow Part 2: The Hidden Struggles of LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
LGBTQIA+ individuals face high suicide rates, increased substance use, and ongoing health disparities, especially in accessing healthcare.
Jun 13, 20234 min read
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Beyond the Rainbow Part 1: A Closer Look at LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Concerns
The LGBTQIA population faces social rejection and discrimination, which often result in mental health challenges.
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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The Breaking Point: Understanding and Overcoming Burnout
What is Burnout? Burnout is the result of prolonged and excessive stress, leading to a state of emotional, physical, and mental...
May 30, 20236 min read
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Anxiety in Children and Teens: How to Recognize it and Help
Being a Kid is Not Always Fun and Games Growing up, children experience a lot of stress. From being afraid of the dark and monsters under...
May 17, 20234 min read
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The Hidden Side of Motherhood
Raising awareness and ending the stigma associated with maternal mental health and burnout. While motherhood certainly comes with many...
May 2, 20235 min read
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Words that Pack a Punch: Eliminating the Stigma Around Mental Health and Addiction
Whether or not we want to admit it, we can’t deny that stigma and discrimination are still alive and widespread in society today. Stigma...
Apr 25, 20234 min read
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Stress and Alcohol: A Cocktail We Shouldn’t Mix
We have all experienced stress at some point in our lives. Whether it’s brought on by work, school, family, finances, or other factors,...
Apr 5, 20234 min read
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Accidental Poisonings Are an Increasing Danger to Children
Learn what you can do to keep kids safe. National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) has been observed every third week in March since it was...
Mar 21, 20236 min read
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