Caring for Your Family & Yourself

Know what signs signal that your mental health struggles are

more than normal life stress

As families settle into their back-to-school routines, many get wrapped up in activities, sports, and other commitments. It can be hard to differentiate regular life stress from a mental health condition. Recognizing when family members may need help is important. It can be easy to brush off warning signs in kids since they are not always obvious. In our latest blog, we outline some of the signs to watch for and what to do when you see them. Read now.

Finding the Balance With After-School Activities

The vast array of extracurricular activities offered to school-age children can be a headache for kids and parents both. They can help kids develop talents and passions and learn how to push themselves. And, of course, we want them to look like well-rounded, accomplished kids to college admissions committees.

What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious

When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents, not wanting a child to suffer, can actually make the youngster's anxiety worse. It happens when parents try to protect kids from their fears. Here are pointers for helping children escape the cycle of anxiety.

How to Revive from Parental Burnout

When you begin to feel burnout from parenting tasks, seek sensory deprivation and solitude. Parents can allow themselves to prioritize sleep over getting things done. Down-regulating with your kids, and getting them involved in your own interests, can also help relieve feelings of burnout.

You are not alone! Help is always available.

In CT, call or text 988 or chat online.

Recovery Event & Resources

Recovery Matters! Podcasts

John Hamilton on Overdose Awareness And Prevention

From Drug Dealer to

Recovery Coach

Find more podcasts and resources on the CCAR website.

Local Events

FREE Alternatives to Suicide facilitator training: Taking place 9/28 to 9/30. Take this survey if you are interested in participating.

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Virtual Training-Beyond Compliance Workshop Series

September 29th, 10 AM - 12 PM.

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Opportunities

Applications for the next grant cycle are now open! You have until October 15th to submit your application with your project idea.

You could share your talent or teach a craft. You can always find a way to #37HelpOthersInABigWay, or highlight the good in others. You could complete a 'compassion project' where you and/or a group agree to raise awareness in the area of mental health and wellness. There are many ways you can help reduce the stigma, spark conversation and inspire action around mental health.

To request a grant application, email Gillian@myfriendABBY.org.

In the News

Launch of the WHO guide for integration of perinatal mental health in maternal and child health services

Life altering moments like pregnancy, birth, early parenthood can prove to be stressful for women, their partners, and caregivers. Because of changes in women's role, physical health and economic situation, they may undergo a period of poor mental health or even witness a worsening of previous mental health conditions.

Teens confide in certain adults more than parents about mental health

New data suggests teens reach out to educators more than their parents about mental health concerns, while experts stress both adults can play complementary roles in supporting young people's mental health. Most educators, 78 percent, have been approached by a child about a mental or emotional concern, according to a CVS Health/Morning Consult survey published Thursday.

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