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Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
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Three diverse, active seniors take a break on a paved path in a park. An Asian man crouches to tie his shoe and smiles up at a blonde woman who has a supportive hand on his shoulder. A Black man stands beside them, smiling, with a towel over his shoulders.
We’ve heard the phrase most often applied to raising children, but “It takes a village” can and often should be applied as well to caring for people at the opposite end of the age spectrum.  In either case, the “village” emphasizes the importa…
A young Black girl with large, curly hair laughs with delight while riding on her father's shoulders. The father is also smiling, holding her hands as they play together in a sunny park.
Kids are already counting the days until school’s out and they are free! Well, at least, that’s what they’re feeling. Getting outside and having fun, heading for the pool, or enjoying longer times with friends are high priorities. But these time…
Two young Black men are laughing heartily together while sitting in the seats of an empty stadium. One man wears glasses and has headphones around his neck, and the other wears a beanie and a leather jacket while holding a smartphone.
We all have a bad day now and then. You know, those days when you wake up grumpy and nothing seems to go your way–remember Alexander and his “terrible, horrible, no good very bad day?” But then your pet or your kid does something really cute that m…
Seen from behind, a woman with a blonde ponytail leans back in her office chair and clasps her hands behind her head, taking a relaxing stretch at her desk.
It often hits as the mid-afternoon slump. More yawns, more thoughts of nap time, or just the desk blahs. It prompts lots of people to hustle for the double-C pick-up: Caffeine and Candy. Despite the fact it’s not too healthy, it also doesn’t las…
A low-angle view looking up through a field of bright yellow tulips that stand tall against a clear, vivid blue sky. A single red tulip is visible in the field on the right.
Although it seems the holidays were just here, the Spring Equinox is on March 20. For some, Spring can be a time of cleaning and renewal, but for others, sometimes it doesn’t seem as hopeful as we’d like. Taking some time to focus on our needs and…
A close-up of a person sitting by a window, turning the page of a book resting on their lap. The person is wearing a brown jacket, creating a quiet, studious atmosphere.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Every store is littered with cards, candy, red hearts, stuffed animals, and roses. Some people despise a day when they feel pressured to show people how much they care, dubbing it a “Hallmark Holiday.” Others (l…
A close-up of a woman wearing a pink sweater and red nail polish as she writes in a notebook with a pen. A white teacup with a lemon slice sits on the table next to her.
It’s that traditional time again when we hear talk about New Year’s resolutions, and sometimes make great promises to ourselves about what we’re going to accomplish in the New Year.  We tell ourselves this coming year will be different, and we…
A young child with long, curly hair has a peaceful and contented smile with their eyes closed as they are held in a tight, loving hug by their father.
You’ve probably seen it before—gratitude (being thankful) is the adrenaline of life. Taking time to notice and reflect upon the things that you are thankful for can make you happier and improve sleep, help you feel more alive, and even strengt…
A group of adult and child volunteers happily plant small trees in a sunny park. In the foreground, two young girls smile as they work together to plant a sapling, while other volunteers are visible in the background.
Most of us know that warm fuzzy feeling of doing good work, whether it is rounding up cans of food to feed the less fortunate, donating school supplies for needy kids or perhaps shoveling an elderly neighbor’s walk. But did you know that doing…
A paved highway curves through a vibrant mountain valley in autumn. A large, snow-capped mountain dominates the view on the left, while the roadside is lined with trees in brilliant shades of yellow, gold, and orange under a clear blue sky.
Welcome fall and all its beauty. The gold and red leaves against a stunning Colorado blue sky, summon the feeling of change. With fall, we surrender the chaos of summer and settle into routine and finding a sense of balance. This balance is demonst…

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