Essential Mental Health Resources for Pregnancy and Beyond
Week three of Mental Health Awareness Month (May 12-18) focuses on recognizing the importance of maternal mental health among pregnant and postpartum people.
School Views: Weathering Springtime in the Mountains
(Vail Daily) Philip Qualman, superintendent of Eagle County School District, shares: I want to remind you that you are not alone. As much as I love skiing fresh powder, I also love rafting a river at peak runoff. I find myself longing for those long, sunny days paired with star-filled nights, and I know they’re getting closer.
Colorado’s Mountain Communities Have Long Dealt With a Mental Health Crisis. Summit County Leaders Hope a New Film Will Bring More Awareness.
(Summit Daily) Colorado’s High Country is, for many, the definition of paradise. Yet its picturesque landscapes and world-renowned outdoor recreation can be overshadowed by high cost of living, limited community resources, and, at times, drug and alcohol addiction fueled by party culture.
A Paradox in Paradise: Ski Towns See High Rates of Suicide, Mental Health Challenges
(The Denver Post) Called “The Paradise Paradox,” a new film explores how party culture, addiction, isolation, loneliness, the high cost of mountain living and inadequate public health resources in ski towns contribute to higher suicide rates.