Chronic Pain and Mental Health

By Progressive Institute | Jan 03 , 2022

Chronic Pain and Mental Health
How can chronic pain affect one’s mental health and what is the focus of Progressive Institute’s Chronic Pain Group? Chronic pain is not just physical pain  – it can also be perceived pain. The goal of the group is to support clients in understanding chronic pain as both the individual’s perception...

It’s Alcohol Awareness Month

By Progressive Institute | Dec 24 , 2021

Alcohol Awareness Month
Here’s Why We Need to Address Alcohol Addiction in the U.S. In April 1987, Mary Mann, an alcoholic in recovery, founded the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Her goal was to help people find and get treatment from alcohol addiction. The Council’s initial focus was on educating...

Depression is More Common Than You Think

By Progressive Institute | Dec 24 , 2021

Depression is More Common Than You Think
Depression does not discriminate. Depression does not discriminate. Money, fame, and privilege protect no one from the often crippling effects of depression. The team at Progressive Institute, a dual-licensed psychiatric and substance use outpatient treatment facility located in Shelton, CT, is here to remove the stigma around depression by elevating the conversation...

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