Innovators & Ideas: Research Leader, Dr. Charles L. Raison
(Genomic Press) Learn more about the life and career of Dr. Charles Raison, Director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center.
The Future Is Psychedelic: Vail Health Innovation Center Director’s Research Digs Into Psilocybin as a Treatment for Depression
(Vail Daily) The use of psychedelics — including psilocybin — to treat depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions is a topic of rising interest and popularity.
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.
How the 2024 Healthy Kids Survey Will Help Eagle County
(Vail Daily) Starting Wednesday, Jan. 10, administration of the bi-annual Healthy Kids Colorado Survey will begin for Eagle County students. This will be the 10th year that the survey has been administered locally to gain insight into middle school and high school student behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.
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.