Mental Health

The hand dealt to us in life isn’t always the one we want to play. Whether that’s growing up with frequent exposure to substances or finding oneself in abusive situations, it can be difficult to find a way out.  For women in the Region experiencing …

A new year often means a new start and a chance to focus on what’s most important to you in 2024. For many people, that may be a renewed focus on their mental health.  In a recent poll, nearly half of those surveyed say they’re concerned about …

Treatment plans at Community Healthcare System include medical, physical and emotional support A breast cancer diagnosis can shatter your world. It can bring you to your knees and release a flood of anxiety and depression. But that diagnosis is not a death …

Porter-Starke Services offers many programs to help people overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Porter-Starke has long advocated for and helped individuals experiencing psychosis with Its Insight Program, but now it has taken its advocacy even …

When it comes to counseling, Porter-Starke Services understands how important it is for individuals to go with an understanding of what counseling can and cannot do. Porter-Starke’s Director of Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Services Teresa Young …

Famed author and advertising exec Lois Wyse once said: “A good friend is a connection to life — a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.” Indeed, many a person has survived adolescence, buoyed by the support …

Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, when it becomes all-consuming and potentially damaging to adolescent brain development, it may be cause for concern.   Recently, the U.S. Surgeon …

When it comes to our health and longevity, we all know some basic truths: Proper nutrition is vital, preventive health screenings are essential and exercise is a must. But there may be another surprising “ingredient” that’s just as important — …

Horses can often have a unique sensitivity to people’s feelings and emotions. These strong, calming creatures can have a powerful effect to ease anxieties and reduce tension. “Horses are beautiful, sensitive and intelligent,” said Katherine Huff, lead …

Community. Connectivity. Resiliency. These were some of the themes of a community conversation about youth mental health in April in Boulder, Colorado, sponsored and co-hosted by UnitedHealthcare and Rocky Mountain Health Plans in collaboration with Impact on …