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ONE OF TWO SUICIDE-PREVENTION BILLS MAY WIN APPROVAL
By; Mary Shinn, Durango Herald
May 8, 2018
One measure to fund suicide prevention in schools failed in the Colorado Senate this week, but a similar measure could win approval before the state’s legislative session ends today.
State Rep. Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, backed the measures aimed at creating grant programs for schools to introduce suicide prevention programs. SB18-272 is pending in the House.
McLachlan sponsored the Senate bill, along with three other lawmakers. It calls for setting aside $400,000 in grant funding for public ...
FREUDIAN SIPS AVAILABLE AT PANGEA COFFEE ROASTERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
April 30, 2018
Pangea Coffee Roasters created a special blend for Mental Health Month. The “Freudian Sips” blend is available throughout May in half-pound bags and fresh pour-over. All proceeds will benefit Mental Health Colorado, the state’s leading advocate for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
“We know mental health is a big topic right now,” said Pangea Coffee Roasters Owner Matt Kurgan. “We want to do as much as we can to give back to this important issue. Everyone is touched by mental health in some ...
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Originally appeared on 9News.
SUPPORTERS OF NEW BILL HOPE IT WILL PREVENT SUICIDE
By: Katie Pelton, KKTV
May 4, 2018
Originally appeared on KKTV.
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: EARLY INTERVENTION IS CRITICAL
By: Kim Posey
May 1, 2018
DENVER -- May is Mental Health Month, according to a declaration from the governor's office.
The proclamation highlights the importance of early intervention and treatment, saying “it starts with kids.”
One of the young speakers at the event was 19-year-old Jordan Yates, who is a student at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
She speaks openly about her battle with depression and hopes to encourage other people to get help.
When Jordan was 13 years old she started noticing her symptoms. “I was really ...
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE PROCLAIMS MAY ‘MENTAL HEALTH MONTH’ WITH A FOCUS ON KIDS
May 1, 2018
DENVER – The Governor's office Tuesday proclaimed May 2018 Mental Health Month with a focus on kids.
In the West Foyer of the State Capitol building, 14-year-old Brianna Johnson helped read the proclamation, which highlights the importance of early intervention and treatment.
Years ago, Johnson was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and PTSD after being repeatedly abandoned and rejected by her father.
She said she tried to kill herself more than once and tried to run away three times.
As a survivor who is doing much better under the care of ...
TEENAGER SHARES STORY OF EARLY INTERVENTION ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
May 1, 2018
Colorado leaders are coming together to help Coloradans who deal with mental health issues as part of Mental Health Month.
Originally appeared on CBS Denver.
VAIL POLICE, POLITICIANS SUPPORT LAW THAT WOULD ALLOW TEMPORARY CONFISCATION OF GUNS FROM THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
By: David O. Williams
May 1, 2018
DENVER — Vail Police Chief Dwight Henninger this week pushed for the passage of a proposed law that would allow police to temporarily confiscate the firearms and ammunition of someone deemed by a judge to represent a risk of harm to the public or themselves.
"Right now, if an officer goes out on a (call of a) suicidal party and doesn't have enough to take them into custody for a mental-health evaluation, or even if he does, there's no way to legally seize any firearms that are there," Henninger said.
The Deputy Zackari Parrish III ...
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS CONFERENCE MAY 7
April 30, 2018
MARQUETTE, Mich. – The Upper Peninsula Children’s Coalition will host its annual conference with the theme “Mental Health Matters” Monday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Northern Michigan University’s Don H. Bottum University Center.
Presenters include state and national authorities on mental health and well-being of children and families. There will also be a panel discussion with U.P. legislators around policies and advocacy related to children’s mental health and well-being.
Dr. Sarah Davidon, Research Director of Mental ...
PROPOSED “RED FLAG” LAW INTRODUCED WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT AND THE BACKING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
By: John Herrick
May 1, 2018
“I am sick and tired of law enforcement officers and citizens getting killed because we can’t intervene earlier,” says Sheriff David Walcher.
State lawmakers introduced a proposed “red flag” gun law late Monday afternoon that would allow law enforcement to remove firearms from people suspected of being a threat to themselves or others.
It is the first gun safety measure that has a chance of passing both the Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate since lawmakers approved a controversial gun ...
