Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common.
1 Garnet is Connecticut's state mineral. 2  Eubrontes is the state fossil, visit Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill to learn more. 3  The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain. 4  The highest elevation in Connecticut is the slope of Mount Frissel at 2380' (the peak, 2,453' is in MA).
Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean on the southern border of the state offer Connecticut's lowest points, sea level. With a mean elevation of only 500 feet above sea level, Connecticut is one of the ten lowest states in the Union. The higher elevations in Connecticut are in the northwestern part of the state.