Feeling overwhelmed this holiday? Colorado says help is just a call away
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
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From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
A program called Upstream is teaching students what you can't learn in typical schoolbooks: how to manage their mental health, strengthen resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.
Living and working in Colorado's mountain towns comes with its own set of challenges.
Community members can be affected in a variety of ways following a tragic event like Wednesday's shooting at Evergreen High School. Denver Health is sharing information on what to expect, particularly for younger individuals, and when to seek help.
More restaurant workers say they're struggling with their mental health, and one Denver employer is taking steps to help.
Paul Gesi, a Northglenn police officer, died by suicide earlier this month after a long battle with PTSD.
A Denver mental health program for the community's most vulnerable members is sharing its success.
Federal funding cuts to AmeriCorps are threatening a program that works to provide mental health support and other support to students at certain Colorado schools.
Research finds that social connection is the strongest protective factor to prevent depression.
Addressing the root causes of gang violence by promoting a positive sense of community.
Youth on Record will train young artists on "mental health first aid" using the A.S.K method: Acknowledge, Support, Keep in Touch.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and finances are having a big impact on Coloradans' mental health.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
Joe Oria, a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor with AdventHealth, talks about why Valentine's Day can be a trigger for some people and how to process those feelings.
A clinic in Arapahoe County is exploring new ways to help patients by offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office now has has a behavioral mental health specialist working in the dispatch center.
Giving trees are ubiquitous this time of year but, while most are aimed at ensuring kids have toys for the holidays, a Boulder nonprofit has set up trees that promise the gift of mental health.
A new mental health treatment option in Boulder is working to lower suicide rates.
Between family dynamics, cross-country travel and expensive shopping, the holidays can take a toll on your mental health. As Coloradans prepare to sit down for Thanksgiving dinner, managing expectations is key to regulating stress.
It's been almost a year since the nation's first mental health treatment facility operated by a school district opened in Aurora. Since then, dozens of Cherry Creek School students facing mental health crises have attended Traverse Academy.
Co-responders have been a staple in the Wheat Ridge community since 2017.
In Lakewood, there is a push to get more co-responders on the streets. They are trained mental health professionals who go with police officers to calls offering their expertise when someone in Colorado is in crisis.
In the last couple of years, we have seen several school districts close schools due to low enrollment.
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate of all other work-related fatalities in the industry.
On Monday night in Castle Rock, neighbors are meeting to share concerns and learn more about a proposed in-patient mental health facility for teens and young adults.
State lawmakers debated two bills that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
A low-snow winter forced the Frisco Nordic Center to close weeks earlier than usual.
A wind-spurred fire that sparked evacuations in eastern Colorado is believed to be arson, and the authorities say the suspect is still starting fires.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says concerns over record warmth and the low snow pack prompted his decision to activate the state's Drought Task Force on Tuesday.
State lawmakers debated two bills that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
A low-snow winter forced the Frisco Nordic Center to close weeks earlier than usual.
A wind-spurred fire that sparked evacuations in eastern Colorado is believed to be arson, and the authorities say the suspect is still starting fires.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says concerns over record warmth and the low snow pack prompted his decision to activate the state's Drought Task Force on Tuesday.
State lawmakers debated two bills Tuesday that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
A low-snow winter forced the Frisco Nordic Center to close weeks earlier than usual.
Aurora police are again urging the public to come forward with information that could help identify the person who killed 15‑year‑old Xavier Dominguez nearly three weeks ago.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
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Thousands of entries were submitted to choose the name of the Pecos League baseball team in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Burnham Yard Small Area Plan hopes to include recommendations for affordable housing, public infrastructure, parks, open space and other considerations.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Bri Crittendon is a generational talent. If you want to know what makes this McDonald's All-American tick, just ask her boyfriend, CU freshman guard Josiah Sanders.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
State lawmakers debated two bills that allow Coloradans to sue federal agents and further limit state and local police cooperation with federal agents.
With Colorado's state budget in the hole by more than $850 million, some lawmakers are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says concerns over record warmth and the low snow pack prompted his decision to activate the state's Drought Task Force on Tuesday.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
The subpoena issued by GOP Rep. James Comer of Kentucky requires Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.
Industry experts are warning of a possible increase of prices of beef in the weeks to come due to a worker strike in the state.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.