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CT LIVE!: The Benefits of Rest
Licensed Therapist Krystal Jackson shared the 7 types of rest and how to incorporate them into your life.
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Bill aims to reduce child suicide rates that advocates say are rising, trending younger
Mental health advocates joined Sen. Richard Blumenthal in Hartford on Monday to announce a bill that aims to improve resources for suicide prevention among children.
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Bill aims to reduce child suicide rates that advocates say are rising, trending younger
Mental health advocates joined Sen. Richard Blumenthal in Hartford on Monday to announce a bill that aims to improve resources for suicide prevention among children. The Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act comes after a new report from the Office of the Child Advocate that states suicide rates among children are increasing, and those impacted are getting younger….
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New Haven PD looks to hire lieutenant to oversee mental health, wellness services
New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson has a plan to put health and wellness at the forefront for officers and the community. He pitched a lieutenant position to oversee mental health and wellness.
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Asking for Help in Addiction Recovery
The journey toward recovery from addiction is a testament to resilience.
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3 helpful resources for Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month. Learn more about the organizations supporting autism education, advocacy and more.
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Legislation aims to address shortage of mental health professionals in schools
“I wouldn’t be where I am today and I think every student should be able to have access to resources like that,” Waterbury Arts Magnet School student Nadina Bhadrasain said. High school junior Nadina Bhadrasain describes the impact a counselor had on her life while she was struggling with mental health and school work. “I was working hours a...
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Legislation aimed at addressing need for mental health counselors in schools
Two Connecticut congresswomen introduced federal legislation that would help address the need for more mental health counselors in schools. The legislation has received bipartisan support and aims to help retain and recruit mental health professionals.
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CT LIVE!: Women's Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor Krystal Jackson shared ways for women to improve their mental health.
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Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression. Doctors say it may soon offer hope to others
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest.
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CT LIVE!: Cultivate a Healthy Mindset in 2024
Licensed Therapist Krystal Jackson shared the AAA approach.
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What is ‘factitious disorder imposed on another,' or FDIA?
Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, is a mental illness in which a person will garner attention by pretending their dependent is ill or disabled.
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Experts weigh in on holiday depression and stress
The holidays can be stressful and depressing for some people, according to experts.
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CT LIVE!: Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024
Krystal Jackson from Simply Being Wellness Counseling shared tips on how to start the new year in a healthy way.
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K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles.
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Veteran, Quinnipiac student wins social work award for mental health advocacy
A military veteran and soon-to-be social worker says mental health advocacy is one of his most important missions, especially among Black and brown communities. Sergeant Nebiyou Masresha spent eight years with the Army National Guard and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. “For me, it was coming back,” he said. “Coming back from deployment and having to deal with mental…
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Killingly BOE meets with state about mental health support for students
After rejecting a plan to bring a mental health clinic to Killingly High School, the Board of Education met with the state Wednesday to discuss options for students.
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Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games
Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes, coaches and sports executives alike.
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How to talk to your kids about mass shootings
The news of the mass shooting in Maine can be difficult, overwhelming and even triggering for some adults and children. Dr. Laura Saunders, a psychologist at the Institute of Living in Hartford, recommends parents start by asking their children what they know. “That’s a good sort of frame of reference to go off of. So, what do they know?...