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.


5 Tips to Help Navigate Family Conflicts
Between back-to-school, work, and a hectic election season, you might be finding yourself with less patience and more family conflicts. While any election and holiday season can present additional stress and opportunities for disagreements, this ye…

How Seasonal Changes Can Impact Your Mental Health
Winter is coming, and with it comes colder weather and shorter days. Although many people embrace the snowy days, there’s a reason it’s called the winter blues. Each year, roughly 5% of adults in the US face seasonal affective disorder (SAD).&…

Navigating Through Turmoil and Uncertainty
It’s no secret that this election cycle has been stressful for everyone, regardless of party lines. On top of this is the anxiety that has been stirring since last spring when the pandemic began, which has left many people feeling exhausted and ove…

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Intimate Partner Violence
As COVID-19 cases surged in the United States, stay-at-home orders were put in place, schools began to close, many workers were furloughed or laid off, and other measures were implemented to protect the public and prevent a widespread outbreak. Thi…

How to Cope When Your Child’s First Day of Kindergarten Is in Your Living Room
For millions of children, the end of summer means the beginning of their first year in school. Due to the pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding schools reopening, many children will be attending their first day of school virtually from home and…

5 Best Places to Get Your Body Moving in Denver
Exercise and time spent outdoors are crucial to building up your mental and physical health. Did you know that doing 30 minutes of exercise a day may significantly improve symptoms of depression and anxiety? And research has also shown that sm…

How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide and What You Can Do to Help
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month but you can learn to recognize the signs and risk factors of suicide, spread awareness in your community, and know how to respond to someone in crisis all year long.
Suicide is preventable an…

How to Know When Your Child Is Depressed and What You Can Do to Help
If you’ve noticed that your child or teenager seems to be angry more often or has developed a negative attitude recently, you might be wondering if they’re just going through normal growing pains. While some mood swings are normal as kids develop…

Your Guide to Colorado Housing and Unemployment Benefits
Navigating how to apply for benefits and figuring out which benefits you need can be a tricky process, especially if you’ve just lost a job, home, or health insurance coverage. However, with the right information and a little direction, you can get…

Mental Illness Doesn’t Discriminate, so Why Do BIPOC Communities Have Difficulty Accessing Care?
During challenging times, the topic of mental health and wellness moves to the forefront of many people’s minds. However, this does not always mean that people who need mental health care will have access to it. In fact, some of the communities tha…
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