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Conversation with Mental Health Colorado
Conversation Topics:
Mental wellness during COVID.
Details about the upcoming legislative session and how YOUR voice can help shape public policy and lasting change.
Date: Friday, December 4, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Amber Chisholm: A Veteran’s Story
The views and opinions expressed in following story are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Mental Health Colorado.
By: Amber Chisholm
I never liked being out of control, but in the end I lost all control.
To start at the beginning, I was an Army medic with a tour in Iraq and Afghanistan. 4 months into my Afghanistan tour my husband was killed by and IED. I went home, found out I was almost 5 months pregnant with our daughter. I stayed strong for her, I moved closer to his family for the support.
I tried to navigate my new reality, mostly I floundered with jobs and relationships. I drank, but it wasn’t ...
As coronavirus cases continue to surge, prioritize your mental health
By: Flora Welsh
Originally posted by The Pagosa Springs Sun
The colder months are here, driving many of us indoors. The stress of one of the most contentious elections in our nation’s history has left us feeling divided and frustrated. And coronavirus numbers are surging, affecting everyone’s mental health.
According to a recent report from Mental Health America, our mental health needs are growing and our harmful substance use is on the rise.
As the days get darker, many of us experience seasonal depression, even in the best of times. This year, it goes beyond seasonal depression. Watch out for your mental health. Watch out for ...
Mental Health Colorado: Affordable Care Act Statement of Support
Mental Health America and Mental Health Colorado fought hard for many years to get the protections and services for people with mental health and substance use conditions into law. We will continue to fight against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
At a time when this country is facing a public health crisis unlike any before, eliminating health care access for 19 million citizens is neither cost-efficient nor constructive. Before the implementation of the ACA, over 50 % of personal bankruptcies in the U.S. were due to health care costs.
Symptoms of a serious mental health condition often appear between the ages of 14 and 24. Thanks to ...
Solitary confinement comparable to distress of physical torture (studies)
The following studies have shown that the psychological stress created from solitary is comparable to distress of physical torture:
The Torture of Solitary
Torture vs Other Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment
The worst scars are in the mind: psychological torture
As coronavirus cases continue to surge, don’t forget to prioritize your mental health
The colder months are here, driving many of us indoors. The stress of one of the most contentious elections in our nation’s history has left us feeling divided and frustrated. And coronavirus numbers are surging, affecting everyone’s mental health.
According to a recent report from Mental Health America, our mental health needs are growing and our harmful substance use is on the rise.
As the days get darker, many of us experience seasonal depression, even in the best of times. This year, it goes beyond seasonal depression. Watch out for your mental health. Watch out for the mental health of your friends and ...
You only have 24 hours
We’ve heard inspiring stories from our members this past year. It’s these stories of hope, recovery, and, too often, tragedy, that inspire and empower the work we do to create healthier minds across the lifespan.
We want to share some of these stories with you this Saturday at 7 p.m. at our 38th Annual Tribute Gala. You only have 24 hours left to secure your spot.
Here’s what else you can expect:
Host: Reggie Rivers, Former Denver Bronco
Keynote: The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy, Former U.S. Representative; Founder, The Kennedy Forum
Silent Auction: We have an impressive silent auction with items that ...
