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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.
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A close-up, low-angle view of a person's legs and feet as they hike across a shallow stream. The person, wearing blue jeans and tan hiking boots, is in mid-stride, stepping from one large rock to another over the clear water.
“Hiking in nature provides an opportunity to tune in — both to our own experience and to the world around us. While it can be easy to get lost in thought or daydreams while hiking, the simple practices of mindfulness can draw us more closely into…
A close-up shot of two people's hands clasped together on a wooden table. One person's hands gently cover the other's in a comforting gesture of empathy and support.
Dear friends and community partners, We are truly saddened by the tragic events that took place on Monday afternoon in Olde Town Arvada. While we have grieved the tragedies that have occurred nearby over the past few months, this one hits especi…
A woman with long blonde hair sits on the ground in a lush forest, surrounded by falling yellow autumn leaves. She has a joyful expression and her arms are outstretched
Anxiety is a normal and healthy response to moments of high stress or fear. However, sometimes anxiety can start to take over our lives and appear as part of everyday situations where the response outweighs the situation.  Luckily, anxiety…
Viewed from behind, a woman wearing a straw hat stands in a field of sunflowers with her arms raised joyfully in the air. Large, iridescent soap bubbles float around her.
It has been over a year since our whole world turned upside down due to COVID-19. For some, it meant spending more time with loved ones and adapting to unanticipated changes like working from home. For others, it may have brought more difficult cir…
A mother attempts to work from her home office, juggling multiple tasks at once. She holds her young, fussy child on her lap, takes a phone call by holding the phone with her shoulder, and tries to write in a notebook, illustrating the stress of a working parent.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has taken a toll on parents. Between navigating working from home, taking on the role of homeschool teachers, and keeping up with regular chores and responsibilities, more and more parents are feeling stressed out…
A close-up, sun-drenched photo of bright pink tulips in a garden. A few tulips are in sharp focus in the foreground while the green grass and other flowers are softly blurred in the background.
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a new sense of hope and renewal. It’s been a tough winter, and many of us have been feeling the effects of the year of the pandemic. As we shed the winter blues and head into what is hopef…
A close-up of a dining table where several people are gathered to share a meal. One person stands and uses wooden tongs to serve salad from a large wooden bowl, while others serve themselves from platters of food
Eating serves many purposes, from supplying our bodies with nutrients to simply being a comfort tool. The ongoing global pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life, causing daily stressors which can lead to emotional eating. It is more import…
An overhead shot of an organized desk. In the center, a spiral notebook is open to a blank, numbered "To Do List," with a rose-gold pen resting on top. The desk also has a small clipboard, a cup of coffee, and a desk calendar for January 2019.
These unprecedented times have affected us all in different ways, and it’s normal to feel upset, burnt out, anxious, or a variety of other feelings of stress. With so much going on in the world around us, it is easy for our own needs to fall last…
A young couple holds hands while ice skating on an outdoor rink. The woman, who is Black and wears a bright yellow scarf, smiles at her partner. They are surrounded by a snowy landscape with evergreen trees.
The term ‘wellness’ can mean a variety of different things to different people. For some, wellness manifests itself through physical activity like sports or exercise. For others, it may take a more internalized form through spirituality or mentalit…
An overhead view of a white table where an adult and several children are making Valentine's Day crafts together. Their hands are busy with red paper hearts, heart-shaped doilies, and sheets of pink and red heart stickers.
This February, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different thanks to social distancing and other guidelines intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Just because you can’t go out for a romantic meal and a movie,  doesn’t mean yo…

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