1046 results for author: Mental Health Colorado

Anonymous: Did I Get “Lucky”?

The views and opinions expressed in the following story are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Mental Health Colorado. By: Anonymous I was reminded recently about a term used for what I experienced during a severe bout of clinical depression while in college called “Vegetative Symptoms.” Fatigued? Check. Insomnia? Sleep was nearly impossible. Lost appetite? Trying to eat became an arduous and vigilant task. Inattention? I couldn’t follow a simple conversation lasting longer than 30 seconds or a mindless TV show, let alone a college lecture. Forget about holding down a job. I couldn’t do much of anything ...

Oil, Gas, and Mental Health

As of 2017, 17.6 million Americans lived within one mile of an active oil or gas well. Alongside ongoing discussion surrounding the economic and physical health impacts of oil and gas production, there must also be consideration of the impact of industrial development on the mental health of nearby communities.

LivWell Enlightened Health donates over $57,000 to Mental Health Colorado

June 3, 2021 For the original press release, click here Denver, Colorado (June 3, 2021) – Today, LivWell Enlightened Health announced a $57,000 donation to Mental Health Colorado thanks to the generosity of their customers during the ‘Round-Up for Mental Health’ campaign. The funds will support the nonprofit’s efforts to ensure that resources for mental health are a priority for the state, especially in the wake of the global pandemic. Mental Health Colorado works to create access to housing, health care, and other services so that Coloradans of all ages may experience better health outcomes. “The need for mental ...

THE PODIUM | Safeguarding mental health in jail

May 26, 2021 Article originally found in Colorado Politics. Imagine yourself or your loved one — distressed and bewildered, unwell, psychotic — isolated in a small, hard cell for 22 hours a day or more, for days, weeks or months. Arrested during a crisis, maybe the worst moment of your life, now waiting for a snail-like justice process to determine your guilt or innocence of charges you may not even understand. Solitary confinement in county jails — not inpatient health care — remains our state’s default recourse for housing and managing people with the most complex and challenging mental health needs. Colorado is behind most ...

Denver-area mental health experts offer advice for business leaders

May 14, 2021 By: Don Ireland Originally posted on bizjournals.com Mental health concerns have been a monumental challenge for business leaders during the pandemic. Read the full article on bizjournals.com

4 bills that will help create healthier minds across the lifespan for Coloradans

May 14, 2021 By: Vincent Atchity, President & CEO, Mental Health Colorado Originally posted on Biz Journals Winston Churchill famously observed that “healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” What we know and must not forget is that there is no health without mental health — mind and body are inextricable from one another. From before birth and well into old age, the health of our minds is key if we are to thrive. Mental Health Colorado defines seven goals for creating healthier minds across the lifespan. A strong start for all children We develop brains and behaviors at a rapid pace, not fully maturing until ...

KOAA Survey: Mental health treatment in Colorado

May 11, 2021 Originally published in KOOA News Colorado The past year has been incredibly difficult for Coloradans to cope with. Along with an unprecedented pandemic that led to lockdowns, cuts in services, death, illness, job loss and more, the state has also experienced massive wildfires, calls for social justice reforms, a contentious 2020 election, an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and two mass shootings. Any one of these events is enough to cause someone to need counseling from a mental health professional. Collectively, these events have led to an increase in the number of people in the state screening positive for stress and anxiety, ...

5 Things Colorado: Rx affordability board, Q&A w/Vincent Atchity, Health in the budget

May 12, 2021 By: DJ Wilson Article originally appeared on the State of Reform Today is the 89th legislative day in what has been a unique legislative year. Sine die is scheduled for June 12th, but the budget is already passed and on its way to the governor’s desk. So, policy makers are in this odd place where the legislature can still act, but much of the heavy lifting is done. Lots of bills are still alive, but a key opportunity for leverage and horse trading is behind us. We’re tracking some of that activity in this edition of 5 Things We’re Watching in Colorado health care for May, 2021.       &nbs...

The debate over solitary confinement in Colorado jails

May 12, 2021 By: Anusha Roy Report originally found on 9news Both sides actually agree on some things, including that safety is first. What happens after that is up for debate. DENVER — Both sides debating a proposed bill that would impact restrictive housing in jails agree on some things, including that safety is first. But how to go about that is where they differ. Colorado House Bill 1211 proposes restrictions on when a jail can put someone in restrictive housing. It's focused on people living with serious mental illness, pregnant women and people living with physical and developmental disabilities. "Def...