Workplace Kaiser Permanente faces mental health care criticism as workers strike Kaiser Permanente faces criticism for mental health care delays and staffing issues, sparking a strike by Southern California workers
For Parents Children's Hospital Colorado halts gender-affirming care Staff memo details threat of loss of federal funds
Blackness Denver songstress Nakira finds strength through vulnerability Denver native journeys through music, motherhood and mental wellness
LGBTQ+ Uncertainty about Colorado laws protecting LGBTQ+ students worries schools, families By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado President Trump's executive orders rescinding Transgender rights raise questions about Colorado's existing protections for Transgender students President Trump’s recent targeting of Transgender rights is raising questions about the potential impact on Colorado laws meant to protect Transgender students, including a
Youth Young adult brains: cannabis use changes the game The largest cannabis study ever investigates the effects of heavy and recent cannabis use on brain function, finding potential health risks for young people
Artistry Sunsets, a poem We're pleased to welcome the poetry of mental wellness advocate Charisse Piros. She writes about women's empowerment and connection on her popular blog, "Call Your Sister."
Strategies First responders risk mental health struggles − look for these signs Thousands of first responders working the L.A. wildfires, including Coloradans, are at risk for mental distress - here are the signs
In Colorado Parker counseling center offers accessible mental health care for all Southeast Counseling Center in Parker has evolved from a single-employee operation in a janitor's closet to a nonprofit with 25 therapists serving 700 families with specialized services
Elders Pathways to reducing dementia risk in Colorado Neighbors can lower their dementia risk through minor adjustments in daily habits and policymakers can facilitate these healthy behaviors, granting elders more meaningful family time
In Colorado Rural Colorado schools tackle equity gaps with dyslexia screening The La Veta School District in southern Colorado has joined a pilot program to screen preschool-through-first grade students for dyslexia, part of an effort to enhance early reading instruction through improved curriculum, increased teacher training and timely intervention for struggling readers
Smashing Stigma Cardiac patients face mental distress, requiring competent support for full recovery Cardiac surgery survivors often experience significant depression and anxiety post-operation, but the absence of mental health resources underscores the need for therapists with similar lived experience
LGBTQ+ Camp Lost Boys fosters community, reshapes masculinity for Trans men The world's only sleepaway camp for adult Transgender men aims to replace shame with self-love, a rare space for Trans men to explore their masculinity and find community in Colorado
National ‘The love in the air is thicker than the smoke’ On the streets of L.A., Michelin-starred chefs are cooking for firefighters, boutiques are giving away clothes and a sprawling city is coming together
For Parents DOJ probes Douglas County Schools' handling of discrimination and bullying Douglas County School District is currently under federal scrutiny due to its handling of discrimination, harassment and bullying incidents targeting students based on race, ethnicity, religion or ability
Commentary Neighbor voices: Renewing your perspective with psychedelic therapy An expert suggests ketamine therapy as an alternative or complement to traditional mental health treatments in the new year
Strategies Can you survive holiday political debates without losing your cool? A behavioral scientist outlines six key strategies for managing potentially challenging discussions and preserving family harmony in the post-election, holiday season
Changemakers & Thrivers Changemaker: New leader helps to heal and protect Denver’s Indigenous community Our Changemaker for November, Diné leader Jolene Holgate, confidently guides her organization's efforts to support Native families, preserve cultural heritage and build community resilience
In Colorado Supportive schools open, expanding options for vulnerable Colorado students New law leads to opening of schools that provide services for students with emotional and mental challenges, legal system involvement and trauma
Commentary Lived Experience: Sometimes I still hurt myself ... so do you An advocate with lived experience challenges assumptions about self-injury and calls for a more compassionate, nuanced approach to intervention
LGBTQ+ Crisis hotlines deluged as Trump's anti-Trans policies loom Experts warn of swift changes to Transgender student protections as distressed youth fear for their futures
National 'I don't want to die' - needing mental health care, vulnerable patient is ghosted instead Despite dozens of calls and hours of talk time, an insurance company's outdated provider list and systemic indifference make treatment inaccessible and survival precarious
Smashing Stigma Throwing away the stigma over hoarding Better understanding the complexity involved in chronic disorganization can help those affected in Colorado
Mental Health Voters From behind bars to the ballot box: Colorado's groundbreaking inmate voting initiative A new law establishes in-person polling places in detention centers, empowering eligible incarcerated voters to participate in democracy.
Mental Health Voters Community-level efforts energize Black voters amid political stress Churches, barbershops, sports teams and grassroots organizations host events combining entertainment and civic engagement to encourage voter participation in Black communities.
