LGBTQ+ First of its kind study shines light on LGBTQ+ ag worker mental health New research reveals that LGBTQ+ farmers and ranchers face significantly higher rates of mental health challenges compared to the general population
In Colorado Colorado has a new Belonging Barometer A new effort to bring Coloradans together aims to catalyze a sense of belonging and inclusion across our state
Legislation Colorado's mental health legislation outcomes Recapping the details of mental health legislation introduced in the Colorado statehouse in 2024 and the implications of our new laws
Youth Youth mental health supports may improve since Colorado settled lawsuit Lawsuit holds Colorado accountable with one year to develop a plan for treating Medicaid youth with acute mental health challenges
Legislation Apr. SitRep: Colorado's progress on mental health legislation Of the 31 mental health-related bills introduced since the beginning of this year's Colorado General Assembly in January, two became law in April
National 988 could be routed by location instead of area code Using a caller's location instead of their area code while maintaining privacy will help 988 provide more relevant support
Reviews Where to Start points the way toward youth mental health The paperback version of Mental Health America's guide just dropped so learning and doing something about mental health challenges is more accessible for young people
Incarceration Neighbors with mental illness languish indefinitely in jails before trial Despite a deadline and consent decree, Colorado illegally detains defendants judged incompetent, preventing them from receiving treatment or facing trial
Commentary Editorial: Is happiness what we really want to talk about? This year's World Happiness Report is creating a flap, but the results may be a distraction
Changemakers & Thrivers Changemaker: Ouray resident fearlessly propels mental health forward for her county Hometown woman invents a solution to improve mental health county-wide
Reviews Don't underestimate Marcel the Shell with Shoes On He's not just animated, Marcel brings resilience to life
Strategies 3 suggestions for helping you cope with the loss of a loved one The death of a loved one is the most stressful experience a human can move through, so ask for help and be kind to yourself while the emotional waves wash over you
In Colorado Mental health advocacy day at the Colorado capitol draws neighbors from near & far Separating mental illness from the state legal system and finding suitable treatment is a prime focus for these Colorado advocates who use their powerful lived experiences to sway legislators
Legislation Eating disorder bill moves forward Eating challenges bill gains traction as it enters the state Senate Appropriations Committee for a review on expenditures
Legislation Feb. SitRep: State mental health legislation This Situation Report details the what, how and who of mental health-related bills moving through the Colorado statehouse in Feb.
Blackness How does racism affect the brain? Science has shown that racism affects brain function through the continual, and subsequently damaging, release of stress hormones
National SAMHSA offers $36.9 million in mental health funding Grants will address substance misuse and promote mental wellness within communities
Pausing to practice self-compassion I have experienced another death in my family that has impacted me deeply. Therefore, I'm pausing operations for Moodfuel News until at least the end of April to practice self-compassion. Thank you for your patience. If you have suggestions for articles or mental health topics in Colorado that
Legislation SitRep: Progress on state mental health legislation This first Situation Report breaks down the many mental health bills moving through the Colorado statehouse by detailing who has introduced what and why and bill momentum
In Colorado Mental health transitional living homes 'coming soon' Mental Health Transitional Living homes are for court-involved individuals living with serious mental illness and they'll be located in residential neighborhoods
Letter: Stop criminalizing people who need compassion and care A community organization that wants to make Colorado healthier and safer for all residents speaks out against two bills being considered in the state House and Senate
Changemakers & Thrivers Thriver: Olympian Laurie Hernandez values her 'favorite self' Olympic gold medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez lives with anxiety, depression and eating challenges from years of abuse and injuries in her gymnastics career, but in this video she discusses the ways she's learned to clear her mind of worries and accept her own power.
Legislation Polis signs prescriptive authority bill for psychologists If clinical psychologists are willing to participate in the rigorous training required, Colorado law now supports them in writing prescriptions for their patients
Legislation Psychologists will write prescriptions if governor signs bill State bi-cameral proponents anxiously wait for Gov. Jared Polis to decide whether rigorously trained psychologists will be able to prescribe psychotropic medications
A note from Renata An update on my progress after launching Moodfuel News: I'm celebrating the small wins while working toward larger ones Since my January hiatus ends today, I wanted to bring you up to date. The short version: I launched Moodfuel News in October 2022 and have been building slowly
