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
- 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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- 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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- 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
- 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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- 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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- 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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- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Can Affect Anyone
What is PTSD? PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a fairly common psychological disorder in which a person experiences intense or...
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