Mental Health

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  Integral Health – a guide to health and flourishing

  By 1blankuser Published Sep. 15, 2021

  Introduction to and application of the Integral Health model as a map to whole health and flourishing presented by Rita Marsh, BSN, rtd FNP, RN.
  Participants will be guided to identify three key areas of challenge in any of the following categories of health – biological, psychospiritual, interpersonal and…

• Locations: News By Jeanne Souldern Published Jul. 14, 2021

  CO mental health bills increase support

  Mental Health Colorado

  Several bills focusing on the mental wellness of Coloradans, many of which garnered bipartisan support, were passed by lawmakers in the 2021 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Jared Polis.

  The Behavioral Health Recovery Act (SB21-1371) is a $114 million omnibus bill, with $100… read more →

• Locations: Columns Published May. 26, 2021

  Recognizing that mental health is health

  Angilina Taylor

  In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, The Sopris Sun has run a series of columns by regular contributors. To conclude the month, we are honored to share a column written by Aspen Strong Executive Director Angilina Taylor.

  I grew up… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 19, 2021

  Reducing harm with compassionate care

  Maggie Seldeen founded High Rockies Harm Reduction to address a gap in treatment resources that she experienced growing up in the Roaring Fork Valley. Courtesy photo.

  How many of us have lost a loved one to addiction? The prevalence of drug overdoses, almost always unintentional, is a continuing tragedy in the Roaring Fork Valley. According to recent data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020 saw a 42.4% increase in drug-related overdose deaths… read more →

• Locations: Columns Published May. 19, 2021

  Why am I cracking up now?

  Paula Mayer

  By Paula Mayer.

  We have all seen the news and read the papers: interpersonal violence and mass shootings over the last few months are escalating. At the same time, Garfield County Overall Covid-19 Score is green and 45% of its eligible population is fully vaccinated (garfield-county.com). On May…

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• Locations: Columns By James Steindler Published May. 12, 2021

  Medicine for my mind

  

  In honor of May as Mental Health Month, The Sopris Sun is running a series of personal columns by regular contributors.

  Mental health is an inextricable part of the human experience. If one’s psychological well-being goes unchecked, it can lead to depression and conflict –… read more →

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  Online Mindfulness in Recovery® Online Course with John Bruna

  By 1blankuser Published Mar. 7, 2021

  This brand new course is the first course designed by co-founder and author John Bruna to bring Mindfulness in Recovery® to anyone in recovery. While Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) is the first fully-integrated mindfulness program specifically designed for addiction treatment and recovery, this course is the first opportunity to learn…

• Locations: News By Kate Phillips Published Dec. 23, 2020

  High Risk at High Altitude sheds light on mental wellness

  Ariel Van Cleave, news director at APR, launched High Risk at High Altitude on Dec. 1 - a program dedicated to discussing mental wellness in the Roaring Fork Valley. Photo Credit: Lauri Jackson of APR

  In a valley prone to mental health crisis and high suicide rates, newly appointed Aspen Public Radio (APR) news director Ariel Van Cleave has arrived with a fresh take on mental health support.

  Growing up in rural Illinois, Van Cleave was aware of the increased risks… read more →