Amplify is a unique catalyst, leading and uniting community leaders, residents, and partners with the behavioral health resources and prevention strategies they need the most. We bring together a wide range of voices to work toward a single-minded goal: build the most effective and responsive system of behavioral health promotion and support services that will improve the lives of all.
We offer a wide network of connections that include tailored assessment, planning, strategies and resources for preventing substance misuse and promoting behavioral health. Our team builds strategic partnerships that promote behavioral health and offer resources and support across the lifespan, from youth to older adults. Our experience, strategic approach and ability to tap into solid research and the grassroots knowledge of the local community ensures that the right help is available for those living with mental health and substance misuse disorders.
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June is National PTSD Awareness Month. The American Psychological Association defines PTSD as “a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event."
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News of the Week June 15, 2021
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If you live in Hartford and have a child under the age of 5, you’re eligible to receive free books delivered right to your home! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends one age-appropriate book per...
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Dialogue with Experts Series: Civil Rights Protections for Individuals in Recovery from an Opioid Use Disorder. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Session I | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm (PST) Session II | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm (PST) As part of a shared commitment to ensuring protections from discriminati...2021 Juneteenth Virtual Celebration
2021 Juneteenth Virtual Celebration
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Join us for The Amistad Center for Art & Culture's 2021 Virtual Juneteenth Celebration! A night to celebrate community and unity!
Did You Know...
• Men die by suicide at a rate 4 TIMES HIGHER than women.
• More than TWO TIMES as many men die by
• alcohol-related causes than women (62,000 men vs. 26,000 women).
• Men are MORE LIKELY than women to use illicit drugs.
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These statistics tell us men are suffering in silence by not getting treatment, ignoring symptoms and turning to substances to
self-medicate.
Depression May Appear Differently in Men
Men can present symptoms of depression differently. They often appear angry, irritable or aggressive. It is also common that they have complaints of headaches, stomachaches and racing heart. Read more about the warning signs of a mental health issue.
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Many mental illnesses affect both men and women however men may be less likely to talk about their feelings and seek help.
