Students are losing access to school-based mental health services due to cuts in funding, just when they’re needed most.
Sacred Heart Student Voice
The cost of becoming a nurse
In order for me and thousands of others to achieve our dreams, we need not only financial assistance, but respect.
When schools and providers communicate, lives can be saved
Stopping the rate of child suicide from rising anymore should be a primary concern of the State of Connecticut.
YIGBY could be Connecticut’s solution to health and housing crisis
This bill would make it easier for religious organizations like churches and synagogues to build affordable housing on their own land.
When getting care means going into debt
Healthcare affordability is not just an economic issue; it is a public health crisis. Connecticut lawmakers have a chance to help.
The cost of scrolling
Excessive scrolling has been tied to negative thought patterns, shortened attention spans and social isolation.
Connecticut must ban easily converted handguns now
These weapons are redefining the scale and severity of gun violence, but Connecticut has a chance to stop them.
Expensive but necessary: GLP-1s
My father’s story shows that drugs to combat obesity should not be seen as a luxury, but a medical necessity.
We need stable food support, not political bargaining
When benefits are delayed or cut, the consequences are not abstract; they show up in empty refrigerators, skipped meals, and increased stress.
Connecticut should invest in programs for underprivileged youth
The benefits offered by children’s educational programs pay for themselves and are vital investments for the future of our country.
Connecticut must plan for Medicaid cuts
By investing in community health centers, Connecticut can reduce long waits and ensure timely care even as federal cuts take effect.
Flavored vapes and Connecticut’s youth: a call for action
Connecticut needs to finally ban flavored vapes, mirroring our neighboring states which have already taken action to protect young people.
Bridgeport deserves a lead-free future
In a city with aging infrastructure and older housing stock, Bridgeport residents face a persistent risk from lead pipes
Feeding minds, but not students
If Connecticut truly wants its students to succeed, every child should have access to nutritious meals at school.
Special education needs embedded mental health support
As schools struggle to manage emotional and behavioral challenges, a mental health crisis among children in special education grows.

