The Consortium Speaks
The Connecticut Women's Consortium Blog
There are plenty of reasons for people to feel anxious, worried, and upset these days. Just take a look at the news. But too many people’s b...
Intimate partner violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, is a serious issue for millions of people in the US. The Centers for Disea...
When it comes to race, saying nothing is saying something. Race, racism, and inequality penetrate every facet of our society, so ignoring th...
We are all touched by trauma, in one way or another. Every day, behavioral health professionals are talking to people affected by trauma.
Why are babies called “bundles of joy” when, in reality, parents experience a full range of emotions? More like “bundles of everything.” Pre...
Many behavioral health professionals do not prescribe drugs—you need a medical degree to prescribe. But in order to develop effective treatm...
Addiction to substances — alcohol, nicotine, opioids, stimulants, or sedatives — is a serious issue for many people, wreaking havoc on famil...
If you’ve watched the reality TV show Hoarders or tried to reorganize your space according to the ideas promoted by Marie Kondo, you’re fami...
While the nation and world grapple with the difficult challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic, another public health crisis continues to grow.