mental health
Colorado’s splintered mental health system has had tragic failures. The state is taking the first step to fix it.
A task force ordered by Gov. Jared Polis calls for creating a new Behavioral Health Administration, but the plan has no new funding
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Wave of suicides in northwest Colorado part of “toxic stress” from coronavirus, experts say
By Jennifer Brown Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Coronavirus has caused significant mental health strain in Colorado — for some more than others
By John Ingold Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Her book launched a literary experiment focused on “the nature of change and mental health”
By Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book SunLit Interviews Primary category in which blog post is published
Students struggle to learn in the face of trauma. Colorado school districts’ first lesson for them this fall: how to cope.
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado Democrats unveil plan for $70 million in federal coronavirus aid, including small business loans and renter help
Republicans say they were not consulted on the state’s CARES Act spending once again.
A brain injury took my sister’s identity. Still, she perseveres through a changed world.
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
As an adult, I learned to cope with my lifelong anxiety. Now, my tactics fail me.
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
How the coronavirus shutdown improved my daughter’s mental health
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
Here’s what I’ve realized about remote learning: It’s not remotely the same as the classroom
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
Coronavirus-related calls are dominating Colorado’s mental health crisis hotline
Calls to the mental health line have spiked in the past month, but tips to Safe2Tell are down. It’s too soon to know whether the pandemic will result in more suicides, say experts.
It’s not just underlying medical conditions that pose problems. As a veteran, I know.
Colorado authors, thinkers and readers share their thoughts on living through historic times as the state fights the progress of coronavirus
Opinion
Mental health care in Colorado has gone virtual thanks to coronavirus. For some patients, it’s long overdue.
Community mental health clinics are still open during the pandemic, but therapists are meeting with clients in privacy-protected online sessions.
