Emotional Wellness at Different Ages & Stages
As Wellness Month continues, we want to provide tips and information to help cultivate emotional wellness at different points in life. For youth, caregivers play a large role in helping children develop the skills needed to achieve wellness. Older adults may be dealing with major life changes, like retirement or loss of a spouse, so they may need to modify the skills they have used in the past. Our infographics below provide information that can be helpful for these groups.
Social and Emotional Skills Resources for Families

Leaving home for the first time, living in a new city or state, and having to manage their own schedule may be a challenging experience for a student. In addition, they may struggle to make new friends and build the life skills they need to succeed.

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www.jedfoundation.org
Older Individuals Have Greater Control of Their Emotions

When we are young, our skills tend to improve with age and experience. But once we are well into adulthood, it may start to feel as if it's all downhill from there. With every advancing year, we become slightly more forgetful, somewhat slower to...

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www.smithsonianmag.com
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Events at a Glance
EVENT TONIGHT!
Virtual Conversation: Domestic Violence and
It's Effects
October 21st at 6 PM
Human Trafficking Training Series (3 Trainings)
for CT Child Service Providers
First: Oct. 22, 1 - 4 PM
AFSP CT Suicide Prevention Walk
October 24, 11:30 AM - 1 PM

25th Annual Mental Health Breakfast
October 26th, 8 - 9:30 AM
Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep
October 27th, 10 - 11:30 AM
7th Annual Medical Mission
November 6th, 9 AM - 2 PM
Youth Mental Health
First Aid
November 9th, 9 AM - 3 PM

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Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday!
Do you have unused or expired prescription medication in your home?

Drop it off at one of these locations this Saturday from 10 AM - 2 PM. If your town isn't hosting an event or you can't attend, you can still dispose of medications safely year-round. Use a drop box at one of these locations, contact The Hub for a FREE medication disposal bag or learn how to safely dispose of medications at home.
October is Bullying Prevention Month

Read our latest blog for tips and resources.
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 directly affects one in five students in America.

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New Data
Mental Health America has release their latest report, "The State of Mental Health in America." This report ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on things like prevalence of mental illness, substance use and access to care.

Connecticut Rankings:
  • Our state ranks #4 in the country (up from #13), meaning we have lower rates of mental illness and better access to care.
  • Connecticut’s percentage of Youth With Severe Major Depressive Episodes decreased from 9.0% in 2017-2018 to 7.8% in 2018-2019 (Moving up from #20 to #9).
  • We rank low (#35) when it comes to adults with a substance use disorder in the past year; 8.43% of adults had a SUD in the past year, which is above the national average of 7.74%.
AAP-AACAP-CHA Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association issued a joint statement declaring a national emergency when it comes to child and adolescent mental health.

"As health professionals dedicated to the care of children and adolescents, we have witnessed soaring rates of mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and their families over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbating the situation that existed prior to the pandemic. Children and families across our country have experienced enormous adversity and disruption. The inequities that result from structural racism have contributed to disproportionate impacts on children from communities of color."


Region 1: State Reports Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement 2020

An annual report on each state's (including the District of Columbia) performance in enacting, enforcing, and creating laws, regulations, and programs to prevent and reduce underage drinking.
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In the News
Pediatricians say the mental health crisis among kids...

This story includes the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454 ; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889 ) or the...

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COVID-19 and Senior Mental Health Post-Lockdown

The sudden growth of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to a series of lockdowns around the world. Previous research has highlighted the effect of pandemic-associated lockdowns on mental health. Image Credit:...

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