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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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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 [...]

November 15, 2024

All Hartford HealthCare Hospitals Earn Straight A’s for Safety

For the second time, all seven Hartford HealthCare hospitals received “A” grades for safety from The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s [...]

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 [...]

October 24, 2024

4 Myths About Suicide

For many people, it is very hard to talk about suicide. But difficult or not, the fact is this: The [...]

September 11, 2024

Do I Have OCD? 5 Warning Signs to Watch For

From unwanted thoughts to repetitive behaviors, the warning signs of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) can seem hard to pin down — [...]

September 03, 2024

5 Lessons About Teen Mental Health You Can Learn From Inside Out 2

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 may be an animated film, but it also offers a few real lessons about [...]

Popular Events

Monday, Dec 09, 2024, 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 [...]

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 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, Dec 14, 2024, 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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