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Opinion: Encourage the hope, honor the lament of those touched by adoption. It could save a life.
By Richard Uhrlaub Opinion
High school can be rough. These Colorado teens are making it easier for their peers to get help.
By Ann Schimke Education Primary category in which blog post is published
For farmers in a mental health crisis, it’s often tough to seek help. A Colorado program aims to begin conversations.
By Joe Purtell Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver and other cities are looking to take cops out of mental health-related 911 rescues
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A slain deputy. A political brawl. A school shooting: How Sheriff Tony Spurlock is handling years of turmoil
Spurlock, the target of a recall effort, says the past several years have been the most trying of his 40-year career in law enforcement. “I’d be OK if I forgot it,” he says of some of the trauma.
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Lawmakers reject Polis’ $3 million budget request, but agree to bolster threat training after STEM shooting
Polis' $3 million request to budget writers was his first policy response following a fatal attack at STEM School Highlands Ranch
Opinion: A “paradise paradox” — Colorado is physically fit, but in a behavioral health crisis
Opinion
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“It’s OK to not be OK”: How one Colorado high school saved lives with a 34-question survey
Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the country for both youth and adults
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One school social worker quelled a girl’s suicidal thoughts. Colorado hopes a lot more of them can provide a lasting solution.
Lawmakers recently gave a boost to mental health funding in schools, but one notes the “long game” will require even greater commitment
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With Denver’s vote on magic mushrooms, will Colorado anchor a psychedelic medicine revolution?
Psilocybin joins ketamine, MDMA on list of maligned substances studied for medicinal use
