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...
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The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT
A division of the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership (RYASAP)
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- Sep 14
- 7 min
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...
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- Sep 12
- 8 min
Resilient Healing: A Complex Mental Health Journey
QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, People of Color) face unique mental health challenges. Many of these individuals must...
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- Aug 11
- 4 min
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...
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
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...
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- Jun 8
- 5 min
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.
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- May 30
- 6 min
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...
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- May 17
- 4 min
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...
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- Apr 25
- 4 min
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...
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- Feb 26
- 4 min
Eating Disorders and the Impact of Social Media
Let’s face it—most of us don’t go more than five minutes without picking up our cell phones. We’ve developed an undeniable urge to check...
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- Feb 22
- 7 min
Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms to watch for, treatment and support resources, and tips for partners and family members It’s not a secret that pregnancy,...
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- Feb 14
- 4 min
Want a Healthier Family? Try Saying “No” More Often
We can’t do it all and we’re harming our mental health trying to balance the demands of our busy lives. Life can be busy and overwhelming...
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- Jan 26
- 4 min
The Impact of Diet on Mental Health
A lousy diet can lead to a lousy mood. By making healthy choices regarding what we eat, we can positively impact our emotions and reduce...
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- Jan 11
- 3 min
New Year, Healthier You: Goal Setting is a Positive Boost for Mental Health
It’s January again, and with the new year in full effect, many of us like to kick it off with resolutions hoping to make positive...
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- Nov 8, 2022
- 6 min
Men’s Mental Health and the Burden of Masculinity
Good mental health is extremely important. While we have made very large strides in understanding mental health issues we still have work...
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- Oct 12, 2022
- 5 min
5 Ways to Support Emotional Wellness in Older Adults
We spend most of our adult lives looking forward to the day we can retire and the life it will allow. However, growing older comes with...
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- Sep 20, 2022
- 6 min
Caring for Your Family & Yourself
Know what signs signal that your mental health struggles are more than normal life stress As families settle into their back-to-school...
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- Mar 29, 2022
- 5 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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- Feb 21, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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