Inheriting the Past:

A Guide to Generational Trauma

Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, is the passing down of traumatic experiences or stressors from one generation to the next. It is a form of trauma that is transmitted within a family or community, and passed from a trauma survivor to their descendants. Generational trauma can happen through genetic and cultural transmission or direct exposure and learned behavior. Research suggests that generational trauma can be passed down as far as four generations from the first trauma experience.

Examples of generational trauma

Generational trauma can impact any person, group, or community but primarily affects those from marginalized, impoverished, and systemically disadvantaged groups. It can be caused by a variety of events, including:

War
Genocide
Slavery
Colonization
Force Migration
Natural disasters
Poverty
Discrimination
Abuse
Neglect

Generational trauma can have a significant impact on the physical, mental, and emotional health of those who experience it. It can also have a negative impact on a person's ability to succeed in school and work and can lead to problems in relationships and parenting.

Men's Mental Health Resources

During November, we will be highlighting men's mental health. Men are less likely to discuss mental health and seek treatment. Let's change that and start the conversations!

Why men are less likely to seek mental health care

Mental health experts, along with the Indianapolis Colts owner, discuss efforts to end the stigma around asking for help.

Talking about depression isn’t easy, but neither is fighting it alone.

HeadsUpGuys focuses on sharing personal experiences and stories in order to inspire men to reach out, build supports, and fight depression.

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Men's mental health: What affects it and how to improve support

In this Special Feature, learn why men are less likely than women to seek help with their mental health and how healthcare professionals and policymakers can better support them.

Mental Health Books For Men | The Book of Man

Mental health books for men - the best reads to improve, and expand your knowledge of, your mental health.

"OK to Talk About It" was created to encourage people to have conversations about their mental health because however you're feeling, it's OK to Talk About It!

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Announcements & Resources

Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Public Input Notice

The Connecticut Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OSAC) was established by Public Act 22-48 to ensure that proceeds received by the state from the specified legal settlements are allocated and spent on opioid use disorder abatement. Governmental and nonprofit nongovernmental entities shall be eligible to receive moneys from the fund for programs, services, supports and resources for prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction in compliance with the terms of the settlement agreements.

As part of the committee’s efforts to ensure robust public involvement, the OSAC is opening a portal to receive input from diverse stakeholders regarding recommendations for funding of initiatives to combat the opioid crisis that are evidence-based or a promising practice.

The link to submit a funding recommendation “How to Make a Funding Request to OSAC”, is located here. This link will be active for a 30-day period from October 17, 2023, through November 17, 2023. Any member of the public (e.g., subject matter experts, individuals with lived experience, preventionists, academics, service providers, municipalities, policy makers, researchers) may submit an idea on how these funds could be used to help those most impacted by the opioid crisis.

Due to the expected large number of submissions, do not submit multiple submissions for the same recommendation, and do not use the link for inquiries on the status of your submission. The Committee and its subcommittees will need time to organize and review submissions and follow the approved guidelines for processing recommendations. Please note that submitting a recommendation does not guarantee funding. The OSAC Committee will review and make determinations on all recommendations.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate in this process, please contact Katie Ramos by electronic mail at Katherine.Ramos@ct.gov or by phone (860) 418-6935 no later than October 30, 2023.

For additional background, please refer to our webpage https://portal.ct.gov/COSAC. All documents related to the settlement dollars, the responsibility and scope of the OSAC, as well as permitted uses of the funding (i.e., Exhibit E) are posted.

New Transitional Living Program for the Treatment of Trauma | Silver Hill Hospital

The Silver Hill Hospital Transitional Living Program for the Treatment of Trauma is intended for patients who have a primary trauma or dissociative disorder, including PTSD, Complex PTSD, Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, Unspecified Dissociative Disorder, or Dissociative Identity Disorder. The Silver Hill team is uniquely experienced and trained to treat and support patients with varying levels of trauma and dissociation, including complex and severe cases.

Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

This series of guides can help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth.

The series includes a resource guide and four companion focus guides designed for specific populations.

How to Improve Concentration: 14 Tips

Ways to improve concentration, include brain games, meditation, music, and more. If you're finding it hard to focus and these tips don't help, consider asking a doctor.

Great American Smokeout

Thursday, November 16th

The American Cancer Society is encouraging people who smoke to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking with

The Great American Smokeout.

The Great American Smokeout is your Smoke-free Start. Quitting smoking isn't easy. Join the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November to start your smoke-free journey.

Episode 111: Parenting Through a Mental Health Crisis with Vanessa Elias by Midlife Mavericks - Living Life Happy, Healthy, Sexy & Strong

Most of us know someone or we ourselves are dealing with the mental health crisis with our children. The mental health crisis in this country among young adults has risen to a level never seen before. As a parent you can feel helpless on how to help your child, especially when your child is a legal adult of 18. Join Vanessa Elias, a Wilton resident for a in depth discussion on how to parent teens through young adults.

Training Opportunities

The Hub will be taking a break from offering our community Narcan trainings after our training on November 1^st. These trainings will resume in January 2024. We can still accommodate group training requests through our website, please feel free to reach out to make a request using the form at the bottom of the page.

The Hub Training

Looking for a Training or Presentation from The Hub?

You can now request one on our website! Visit thehubct.org/training.

Community Events & Opportunities

Norwalk families, your high schoolers are getting constant messages about vaping & other drugs through the media, and it's having a negative influence. Join us for this new short film and a discussion with local resource people.

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