New Story: Marco’s story
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Did you know that one out of five 18 to 25 year-olds are affected by mental health issues? Fortunately, there are many ways to get help and we're here to point you in the right direction.
Start Here New Story: Marco’s story
We have a new story on our stories page! “I became aware of my possible […]
Opioid Treatment for CT young people!
The ASSERT Treatment Model (ATM) provides intensive family based treatment for young adults up to […]
CT SMART Recovery Groups
SMART Recovery(R) support groups are popping up all over Connecticut! SMART Recovery has been around […]
New April Feature: Panic Room Norwalk
Hi everyone! We have a new April Feature up! On Saturday April 6th Eliza, Ally, […]
Norwalk SMART Teen Group!
We have launched a SMART Recovery Teen Group in Norwalk, CT! Run by Blogger Eliza, […]
FREE Community Film Screening
The Connecticut’s Women’s Consortium is showing the film, “Making Me Whole: Prison, Art & Healing” for FREE on […]
Luna’s story of getting help with Self Harm, Age: 16
"I struggled with child hood abuse, social anxiety, depression, and self harm... I’m so much be...
Marco’s Story of Mental Illness, Therapy, Support, and Acceptance, Age: 21
"I became aware of my possible depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder in high school...Once I all...
Monique’s Poetic Battle With Anxiety
"remain positive, strong and persevere" was a mantra I created going into my senior year and repe...
Tricia’s Story of Surviving Trauma, Age: 28
Trauma has been a part of my story, for as long as I can remember. ...
Johnathan’s Story of Living w/ Suicidal Ideation, Age: 21
I have struggled with suicidal ideation. At 14 I made my first attempt on my life. ...
Luca’s Story of Fighting Against Addiction and Mental Illness, Age: 17
I can be trusted by my family and friends again. I don't have to worry about leaving my phone out un...
Rachel’s Journey with OCD, Age: 18
The first support I got was from my parents. They listened to me through everything. They brought me...
Beth’s Story of Life After Losing Her Mom, Age: 18
Always make sure that you are doing everything you can to make yourself happy and find things in lif...
Fallyn – Getting Back On Track
I made the effort to get back on track, and it feels good.
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HBK- Taking steps forward, Age: 24
Be open to happiness, stay true to yourself, don't ever change for anyone, and love yourself firs...
Dania- How Sharing my Secret Helped me Move Forward, Age: 29
I was raped by my uncle and aunt when I was just a little girl. I struggled with it all my life. ...
Jason’s Story of Strength
I struggled with being bullied, not just being called names, but being hit for no reason off of t...
Listen to what other young people have to say about how they’ve dealt with their issues—we’ve been where you are now. We also have some “how to” videos to show you what it’s like to start therapy or go to a group. Or just check out our open-mic poetry session (and upload your own!).
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1 in 5 CT Residents will
experience a mental health
problem in any given year.
With treatment 70 - 90% of people
have a significantly improved
quality of life.
14.6% of CT high schoolers
had serious thoughts of
suicide in the past year.
10.3% of CT 12-17 year olds
reported using drugs recently.
1 out of 4 CT college-aged students
experienced major psychological
distress in the past year.
46.5% of US college students felt
hopeless for two weeks or more.
26.5% of CT residents age 12 and
up report binge drinking-having 5
or more drinks at a time.
1 in 4 CT highschoolers felt sad
or hopeless for two weeks or
more in the past year.
8.9% of CT highschoolers report not
eating for 24 hours of more because
of body image issues.
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