1046 results for author: Mental Health Colorado
1980s: Focus on Youth and Families
In 1981, MHAC established the TEANS (Teach Early Adolescents New Skills) Program. This program taught 14,000 Denver area adolescents stress management techniques, guidance on how to handle peer pressure, and problem-solving skills. 1982 also proved to be a busy year, with the start of MHAC's Early Intervention Program (later renamed "Building Self Esteem in Preschoolers").
1970s: Public Policy Advances
In 1971, the Colorado Association for Mental Health (CAMH) adopted general principles to serve as guidelines in the Association's efforts to secure and maintain comprehensive mental health services for all of Colorado's citizens.
1960s: A Decade of Growth
The 1960s brought advancements in advocacy – with the formation of community mental health services in local areas, improvements to mental health hospitals, and greater outreach to youth. Today, we are still committed to these efforts.
1950s: Establishing the Cause
November 20, 1953: The first annual meeting. Mayor Quigg Newton opened the meeting by calling attention to the inadequate facilities at the state institutions in Ridge and Grand Junction. He stressed the need for action and the institution of a campaign to obtain adequate facilities and administrative reform.
Before Stage 4: In treating mental illness, early intervention is key
Mental illness is treatable. In fact, treatment for depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder — among other illnesses — is effective in 60-80 percent of cases. That means the treatment of mental illness is, on average, more effective than the treatment rates for heart disease. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Sunday, December 27, 2015
High school students honored for mental health work
9NEWS at 6 p.m. 3/3/15.
