Rocky Mountain States Lead in Suicide Rates. This Town Fights Back
(SKI Magazine) Bode Miller’s film “Paradise Paradox” and Vail Health’s new initiatives are shining a light on struggles and solutions for mental health.
Bode Miller Shines Light on Mental Health in ‘The Paradise Paradox’
(Today) Olympic skiing legend Bode Miller joins TODAY to talk about his latest project, “The Paradise Paradox,” where he spotlights mental health crises around mountain towns in the U.S. and the practical tools and resources people can use.
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.
Eagle County’s Grassroots Effort to Address Mental Health Crisis is Central in New ‘Paradise Paradox’ Film
(Vail Daily) A new film from ski racer Bode Miller and Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Brett Rapkin with Podium Pictures is delving into the mental and behavioral health challenges that disproportionately affect mountain communities.