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Renata Hill

Supporting people on their journeys toward mental wellness. I live differently abled & am proudly mixed-Indigenous (Mvskoke).

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Mental health 2022 year in review

Colorado and the nation have experienced highs and lows, challenges and hope during 2022

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Editorial: Why celebrity suicides are so very hard on me

By Renata Hill, Moodfuel To everyone else who struggles with suicidal ideation: I see you I started Moodfuel to smash stigma of all kinds. The Dec. 13 suicide death of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, the lovely, talented, 40-year-old dancer, choreographer, actor and co-executive producer of the "Ellen Degeneres Show"

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Here's what you can do to beat seasonal depression

By Renata Hill, Moodfuel News The cold, dark months can have a profound affect on us, but simple techniques will help As we move into winter with shorter daylight hours and falling temperatures, does a cloud follow you around? Do you feel tired or sluggish, maybe even cranky, too, and

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How restorative justice supports the mental health of crime survivors

Restorative justice programs can create healing and accountability, two essential ingredients for survivor mental health

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Minimizing the struggle for the LGBTQIA2S+ community during the holidays

By Renata Hill, Moodfuel News It's that time of year again, what strategies are you putting in place now to survive the holidays when visiting family? Although winter festivities are meant to bring friends, family and colleagues together, they can produce awkward, uncomfortable encounters. For members of the

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Are you familiar with Colorado's new Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health?

Office of Behavioral Health has transitioned to a new name and expanded mission

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Colorado program strengthens newborn mental health and wellness through in-home visits

Postpartum nurse home visits connect parents with community resources to support infant mental health

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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

This comprehensive roadmap written with unconditional transparency guides Black people in receiving culturally appropriate mental healthcare in an unequal system

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U.S. Surgeon General releases new framework for mental health in the workplace

By Renata Hill, Moodfuel Through “Quiet Quitting” and the Great Resignation, workers create a culture shift that provides opportunity for employers United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace, a document outlining the role companies can play in promoting mental health.

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The math of mindfulness subtracts from stress and depression

Balance getting ahead with a pause in the now, say experts

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Activists demand mental healthcare for the incarcerated at El Paso County Jail

Twelve people have died this year while in custody at the El Paso County Jail. Relatives and activists want answers.

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Smashing Stigma

Smashing mental health stigma in Colorado means remessaging

Cities, counties and the state have acknowledged that Coloradans have been stigmatized – some to death – regarding their behavioral health needs. Fortunately, multiple initiatives exist statewide to educate the public and support those with lived experience.

National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day

On this National Coming Out Day 2022, we uplift our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Ace, Two-Spirit and Gender Non-Conforming neighbors in Colorado.

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Where can Black men receive mental health support? At their local barbershop

On a rainy day, 25 people gathered inside Midtown Barbershop to witness five men smash historical and cultural stigma

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Quiet quitting gets loud

Is "Quiet Quitting" healthy boundary-setting by employees or worker passive-aggression amounting to laziness?

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NAMI announces pivotal donation for mental health support

NAMI received a $30 million contribution from MacKenzie Scott to increase service capacity and education programs nationally. Colorado affiliates will benefit.

Follow your good heart

Follow your good heart