September was both Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month--two sides of a coin (where one side definitely sounds more positive than...

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...

All trainings are appropriate for the general public! Youth Mental Health First Aid - Two Day training in Fairfield, August 27-28,...

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...

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...

How often do you have family dinner, hang out with your friends, or call your relatives...? Social connectedness (see video above) is...

Nutritional psychiatry investigates the relationship of food to mood and mental health. In these 2 short videos, learn about how your...

13% of Americans take an antidepressant (NCHS Aug. 2017). That's not surprising, since medical guidelines in the US recommend medication...

19% of US adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year (NIMH). In 2016, 62% of college students reported overwhelming anxiety--up from...

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...

Tomorrow (3/15/18): The General Law Committee will hear public testimonies on: H.B. No. 5458, which would legalize recreational marijuana...

Last month, our Catchment Area Councils focused on the role of peer employment in behavioral health. Peer support specialists and their...

On Tuesday, March 6th the Insurance Committee will hear testimony related to Senate Bill 384, An Act Concerning Mental Health Parity,...

Update! Dr. Srihari's slideshow is available here (among our other recent reports and presentations). Last call! Mental health advocates,...

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 &...

Updates: Legislators will hold a special session between Dec. 24-29th to restore $54 Million to the Medicare Savings Program for this...

Madness: It's Complicated Friday, January 12, 10:30-12pm, FS Dubois Center, 780 Summer Street, Stamford Click here for flyer Insights...

As investigations continue into the alleged long-term abuses at Whiting Forensic Unit, a part of the CT Valley Hospital (CVH), the...

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...

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...

From natural disasters to political stalemates, the news these days isn't good. In this time of stress, it's important to remember the...

NAMI Family to Family Classes begin September 11, 2017 in Stamford & Fairfield! Family to Family is NAMI's FREE signature class that...

UPDATE: Up to 5 Continuing Education credits are now confirmed for social workers & counselors. No cost. This course is now full. Leaders...

(This post has been updated.) Since the close of the legislative session, Governor Malloy has been reviewing the bills that were passed...