The State of Youth Mental Health in Connecticut
The state conducted school health survey showed 70% of high school students reported their mental health was “not good” in the past year.
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- Apr 26
- 4 min
Safety at Prom Season and Beyond: Your Teen Will Thank You...In 15-20 Years
Guest Blogger: Liz Jorgensen 2016 was our family's last Prom season. Sarah, the youngest of our four children, was a senior at Joel...
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- Mar 29
- 6 min
Bipolar Disorder: A Story of Hope
A Fairfield County woman shares her story to spread hope to others with bipolar disorder.
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
Video Game Addiction is a Real Thing
Gaming is a popular hobby and a way for children and adults to de-stress and socially connect with others. It is even used for education....
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- Mar 9
- 4 min
Problem Gambling Affects More Than Your Wallet
What is problem gambling? Problem gambling, or gambling addiction, is not just a financial problem. It is the uncontrollable urge to...
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- Feb 21
- 5 min
Eating Disorders Awareness: What You Should Know
Eating disorders are serious mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, body...
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- Feb 21
- 3 min
The Head-Heart Connection
Did you know that your mental health also affects your heart health? While we think of our physical health, diet, and activity level when...
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- Dec 29, 2021
- 3 min
5 Alternatives to a Traditional New Year's Resolution
It’s a new year, but there's no need to start worrying about resolutions. Traditional New Year's resolutions fail because they are...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 3 min
12 Days of Holiday Wellness
The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands — cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning, entertaining, and much more. With the...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
If You Smoke, You're at Risk for Lung Cancer
As the leading cause of cancer deaths of both men and women in America, lung cancer affects hundreds of thousands of lives every year. It...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 8 min
Transgender Awareness Week: 10 Ways to Become an Ally
Gender identity is a person’s true, personal sense of being a man or woman, or a boy or girl. An individual who identifies as transgender...
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- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
Bullying Prevention: What You Can Do
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus on change and educating others on the effects of bullying. Bullying...
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- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
October is ADHD Awareness Month!
This year’s theme for ADHD Awareness Month is "Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives." There are many myths surrounding ADHD that...
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- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
What is Serious Mental Illness (SMI)?
Did you know that nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness? Mental illnesses include many different conditions that...
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- Oct 5, 2021
- 5 min
It’s Time for Another Check Up From the Neck Up
What is Emotional Wellness? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines emotional wellness as “the ability to successfully handle...
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- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
Preventing Suicide in Teens: What You Need to Know
Did you know, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States for ages 10-35? Although teens were struggling with- mental...
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- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
What Does it Mean to Be in Recovery From a Mental Illness?
It’s Recovery Month! When people hear “recovery,” many only think of recovery from substance use disorders. However, recovery applies to...
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- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
Resources for Parents, Teachers & Students
In May 2021, The Hub participated in Stamford’s Community Mental Health and Wellness Summit. Our planning committee included many...
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- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July!
Fourth of July is the Deadliest Weekend on the Road Due to Drunk Driving In 2019, 515 people died in motor vehicle crashes over the July...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 4 min
The Psychology of "Coming Out"
What is coming out? In the life of someone who identifies within the LGBTQIA+ community, “coming out” can bring up any number of...
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