CT: Mental Health
Report finds Black LGBTQ+ youth hardships easing a bit
A new report said Black LGBTQ+ youth are seeing more equality, in Connecticut and the U.S. but it does not always mean greater opportunity. The …
CT mental-health pros seek ways to reduce veteran suicides
Connecticut and U.S. mental health professionals are working to address suicide among military veterans. Research shows a 95% increase in veteran …
Research: Too much political news can affect your health
As beneficial as it is to keep up with current events, too much political news can be detrimental to a person's mental health. Numerous studies are …
Report: More than 119,000 young adults in CT 'disconnected' or at risk
Connecticut has what one group sees as an overwhelming population of "disconnected" young people, from ages 18 to 26, who aren't in school and aren't …
Study: Voting critical to improving U.S. health care
A new report concluded voting benefits your health as much as democracy. The American College of Physicians study showed poor election practices …
Loneliness, isolation on the rise around the holidays
As festive as the holidays can be, isolation and loneliness peak at this time of year. A 2022 survey finds 55% of Americans experience increased …
Survey: Discrimination rampant in CT, US health care
Despite efforts to the contrary, people across Connecticut and the U.S. experienced discrimination in health care. A DataHaven report found between 1…
CT residents struggle with medical debt despite available financial aid
Health care advocates said too often medical patients in Connecticut who are eligible for financial aid to help cover the cost of their care are not i…
Tips for navigating difficult conversations this holiday season
As political divisiveness grows, holiday gatherings at home and work can lead to increased arguments and severe relationship damage. National …
Report: CT needs to bolster child behavioral health system
A report has found Connecticut could do more to strengthen its youth behavioral health system. Connecticut and the U.S. are facing an increasing …
A Year of 988: CT Mental Health Advocates Cite Benefits
A little more than a year ago, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline adopted the shorter number 988. Since then, mental-health advocates in …
CT Group Aims to Address Growing Trend of Loneliness
A Connecticut group is working to reduce the growing trend of loneliness. The Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness, a part of For All Ages…