Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will order his second round of emergency spending cuts in two months as the current fiscal year’s budget deficit reached a new high Tuesday, approaching $121 million.
January 20, 2015
The long reach of childhood trauma
Research has linked significant adversity in childhood to a wide range of disorders and diseases, mental and physical. Can understanding this make a profound change in the way we prevent illness? The first of four in a series.
Op-Ed: Smart money is on Connecticut’s children, not testing
Reducing the amount of testing on Connecticut’s students would save millions of dollars and potentially provide more resources for supporting public health, economic progress and community life.
Smart money is on Connecticut’s children, not testing
Reducing the amount of testing on Connecticut’s students would save millions of dollars and potentially provide more resources for supporting public health, economic progress and community life.
Resources: Where to find help
If you or someone you know needs help, we’ve compiled a list of services for everything from emergency psychiatric services to child mental health information.
How to talk about trauma
Studies indicate that most children will be exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event by the time they’re 18. Many of them won’t develop symptoms or require treatment. But many who need help don’t get it, experts say. Here are some things to know about trauma and how to address it.
Op-Ed: The humanities can help us rekindle notions of the common good
Once the bedrock of a vibrant, democratic society, the idea of the common good has been overtaken by partisan bickering, a virulent and relentless news cycle, economic uncertainty and demographic upheaval. It is time to start bringing it back.
The humanities can help us rekindle notions of the common good
Once the bedrock of a vibrant, democratic society, the idea of the common good has been overtaken by partisan bickering, a virulent and relentless news cycle, economic uncertainty and demographic upheaval. It is time to start bringing it back.