Mental Health Matters Resources
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.
How to Keep the ‘Happy’ in Happy Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, happiness, and excitement however, the holidays can also bring added stress, disappointment, and loneliness. For many, this year will be more difficult given the financial and emotional stressors of th…
Back-to-School Tips
Back to school can be a time of excitement as well as stress. Here are a few ways to start this new year off right:
Wrap up the summer – Have your child help plan one final barbeque or picnic with friends and family. Share your favorite su…
Improve Your Health in the Dog Days of Summer
You often hear the saying the “dog days of summer” this time of year when the weather is hot, people have more free time, are feeling relaxed and even a little bit lazy. Instead of the “dog days” making us feel stagnant, why not use this time when…
More Than the Blues
Ever feel like you are the only one who is sad in a world of happy people?
Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time – it’s a part of life. These feelings can often happen when you a lose a job, children move away f…
Coping in Difficult Economic Times
The financial crisis that our country is currently facing is troubling to us all. High gas and energy prices, groceries that seem to cost more than they did just last week, financial losses and declining home values can cause stress and anxiety. Ma…
Emerging From the Pandemic: How to Take Care of Your Mental Health
It’s safe to say that the past year has been challenging in many ways. From changing our lifestyles and adapting to new ways of socializing to losing loved ones and dealing with constant uncertainty, there’s a lot of processing that many of us are…
Caring for Your Mental Health as a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), lesbian, gay, and bisexual people are twice as likely to experience a mental health condition than heterosexual adults, and this ratio increases to nearly four time as likely to experienc…
Get Physical During National Parks & Recreation Month
July is National Parks & Recreation Month, and our staff at Jefferson Center feel very grateful to live in Colorado, a state that offers some of the most beautiful terrain to responsibly explore! We have discussed the “Five Dimensions of Wellne…
Resources for Dealing With Depression
Everyone deals with low points in life, but when the low feelings stick around, it might be time to look for resources to help you deal with depression. As one of the most common mental health disorders experienced by all ages of people, depression…
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