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Welcome to The Institute of Living

The Institute of Living’s model of care is derived from a long-standing humanistic tradition and a rigorous commitment to scientific advances. Treatment at the Institute of Living is based on respect for the dignity and individuality of each patient. Learn more by downloading the Patient Healthcare Guide & Journal.

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February 18, 2025

5 Natural Ways to Address Low Libido

If your sex drive isn’t what it used to be, you’re not alone. A whole slew of factors, including stress, [...]

January 31, 2025

6 Mental Health Tips for Winter

Let’s face it: If you live in New England, and you love sunshine, this time of year can be a [...]

December 18, 2024

4 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Whether you’re completely sober or just cutting back on your drinking, the holidays can be a challenging time. But there’s [...]

December 13, 2024

How to Break Old Habits

It’s that time of year when conversations inevitably turn to New Year’s resolutions — and then, to last year’s failed [...]

November 20, 2024

Hartford HealthCare Partners with American School for the Deaf to Broaden Access for Patients

Hartford HealthCare is partnering with the American School for the Deaf (ASD) to offer in-person American Sign Language services and [...]

October 29, 2024

Which Mental Health Apps Actually Work? A Psychiatrist’s Top 9 Picks

The tech industry clearly cares about your mental health. At last count, you can find somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 [...]

Popular Events

Monday, Apr 07, 2025, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Webinar: Psychosis: An Introduction to Unusual Experiences

Join us for this FREE webinar for family members and friends of individuals who have had psychosis and related disorders. It will present a [...]

Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Webinar: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

Join us for a free webinar to become a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper for suicide prevention and be able to help [...]

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025, 8:30AM - 3:30PM

Webinar: Adult Mental Health First Aid

Under national guidelines, only individuals over the age of 18 can attend this training.

Just as CPR helps you assist an [...]

 

 

 

 

Awards & Accreditations

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Behavioral Health Network is accredited by the Joint Commission for meeting national standards in health

care quality and safety in both the areas of Behavior Health Care and Hospitals.

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