Recovery Month Reflections
September was both Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month--two sides of a coin (where one side definitely sounds more positive than...
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Sep 1, 20181 min read
Catchment Area Council (CAC) 2018-19 Meeting Schedule
Welcome back everyone! As the summer winds down and the warm weather starts to fade, we hope that all of you have enjoyed it as much as...
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Aug 16, 20181 min read
Mental Health Trainings for Suicide Prevention Month
All trainings are appropriate for the general public! Youth Mental Health First Aid - Two Day training in Fairfield, August 27-28,...
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Jun 8, 20182 min read
Suicide: it's all of our problem
The tragic, high-profile suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade this week have drawn a lot of attention to the all-too-common issue...
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Jun 6, 20181 min read
Use of Ketamine in Mental Health Treatment
Hi all, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 21st from 3:30-5:30pm in Norwalk. This year's...
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May 17, 20182 min read
Minister of Loneliness?! (Mental Health Month, week 4, events & videos)
How often do you have family dinner, hang out with your friends, or call your relatives...? Social connectedness (see video above) is...
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May 11, 20182 min read
The Mood-Food Connection (Mental Health Month, week 3, events & videos)
Nutritional psychiatry investigates the relationship of food to mood and mental health. In these 2 short videos, learn about how your...
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May 6, 20182 min read
Free Help for Depression! (Mental Health Month, week 2- events & videos)
13% of Americans take an antidepressant (NCHS Aug. 2017). That's not surprising, since medical guidelines in the US recommend medication...
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Apr 26, 20182 min read
Brain Hack: Be 10% Happier! (Mental Health Month, week 1- events & videos)
19% of US adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year (NIMH). In 2016, 62% of college students reported overwhelming anxiety--up from...
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Apr 3, 20181 min read
Join us for 2nd annual Mental Health Walk in Fairfield County!
It's time! Join us for the 2nd annual Fairfield County Walks for Mental Health event! Our walk has 3 goals: raise awareness about mental...
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Mar 14, 20182 min read
Important public hearings coming up! Legalizing marijuana & more...
Tomorrow (3/15/18): The General Law Committee will hear public testimonies on: H.B. No. 5458, which would legalize recreational marijuana...
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Mar 7, 20182 min read
Peers in the Behavioral Health Workforce
Last month, our Catchment Area Councils focused on the role of peer employment in behavioral health. Peer support specialists and their...
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Mar 5, 20181 min read
March 6 Public Hearing on Bill regarding Mental Health Parity (SB384)
On Tuesday, March 6th the Insurance Committee will hear testimony related to Senate Bill 384, An Act Concerning Mental Health Parity,...
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Feb 26, 20181 min read
Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis
Update! Dr. Srihari's slideshow is available here (among our other recent reports and presentations). Last call! Mental health advocates,...
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Feb 14, 20183 min read
Testify on the budget this week!
Hello all, some follow-up on how you can have a voice THIS WEEK if you're concerned about the state's budget for mental health &...
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Dec 15, 20172 min read
Action alert: Medicare Savings Program (Updated)
Updates: Legislators will hold a special session between Dec. 24-29th to restore $54 Million to the Medicare Savings Program for this...
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Dec 12, 20171 min read
Upcoming trainings
Madness: It's Complicated Friday, January 12, 10:30-12pm, FS Dubois Center, 780 Summer Street, Stamford Click here for flyer Insights...
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Nov 7, 20173 min read
Hearing on abuses at state psychiatric hospital
As investigations continue into the alleged long-term abuses at Whiting Forensic Unit, a part of the CT Valley Hospital (CVH), the...
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Oct 8, 20171 min read
Free Mental Wellness Screenings in October
Our annual Wellness Month initiative has begun! Do you get a flu shot each fall to take care of your physical health? This is also a...
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Sep 22, 20171 min read
How to save a life: 3 free trainings
Did you know that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US? (See current statistics from AFSP here.) Have you ever asked...
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Sep 8, 20171 min read
Celebrate Recovery Month!
From natural disasters to political stalemates, the news these days isn't good. In this time of stress, it's important to remember the...
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Aug 17, 20171 min read
NAMI Family to Family starting 9/11
NAMI Family to Family Classes begin September 11, 2017 in Stamford & Fairfield! Family to Family is NAMI's FREE signature class that...
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Jul 25, 20171 min read
Latest on leadership retreat to promote health equity
UPDATE: Up to 5 Continuing Education credits are now confirmed for social workers & counselors. No cost. This course is now full. Leaders...
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Jul 13, 20173 min read
Final 2017 Legislative Summary
(This post has been updated.) Since the close of the legislative session, Governor Malloy has been reviewing the bills that were passed...
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