Family hopes jailed loved one can get spot in state mental health facility
In Colorado's jail and prisons a population of mentally ill people has been a constant for decades.
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In Colorado's jail and prisons a population of mentally ill people has been a constant for decades.
CEO of Envision:You Steven Haden discusses the importance of talking about mental health.
Adams County wants to tackle some important issues like housing and mental health with funding from American Rescue Plan.
Colorado lawmakers will vote on a measure to create new treatment options for kids in crisis.
Adams County wants to tackle some important issues like housing and mental health with funding from American Rescue Plan.
Colorado Congressman Jason Crow and Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman toured a new mental health day treatment center for the Cherry Creek School District on Wednesday.
Each additional hour of screen time by preteens increased suicide risk by 9%.
Thomas Spickard, who's struggled with mental health issues for years, found success using virtual behavioral health sessions. UCHealth was the first to offer the online option and are now looking to expand.
Thomas Spickard, who's struggled with mental health issues for years, found success using a virtual behavioral health sessions. UCHealth was the first to offer the online option and are now looking to expand.
Families in Colorado want help -- adults and their children are struggling with mental health but can't get support when they need it. And care providers point to one insurance company as a big source of delays.
A new study from the city's Department of Public Health and environment focused on the community shows they serve four in 10 people who sought behavioral health services in the past year but couldn't get help.
A Douglas County initiative focused on using collaboration to address mental health needs is getting an influx of cash.
According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, roughly 100,000 nurses left the field nationwide during the first year of the COVID pandemic, while there's been a 10% increase in demand for mental health nurses.
Clinical psychologist, Monica M. Fitzgerald, breaks down why social media remains a huge contributor to children dealing with mental health problems.
In February, Safe2Tell received 2,365 reports with the top categories being suicide threats and bullying.
Hospitals, schools and parents are sounding the alarm on the mental health crisis across America. There's a rise in anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts. One Colorado school district is making mental health a priority.
If adults "knew how much a lot of adolescents and teens were struggling, they would be absolutely shocked."
How to start a mental health conversation, develop a safety plan and find resources.
State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet says it's past time to break down the negative stereotypes around behavioral health.
As few as three days off social media led to significant improvements in body image, the study showed.
Wisall Safi says she suspects that even though her peers sometimes seem be doing OK, some of them may be silently struggling.
Mental health is taking a toll on Colorado youth, especially when it comes to teen girls and for one Denver school, the concern is double.
The nonprofit serves roughly 30,000 people of all ages across three counties. The pandemic and mental health needs that came as a result are part of what prompted them to apply for a federal improvement grant.
Proponents of the bill say it will make it easier for people in need to access certain medicine, while critics say enough people can already write prescriptions and argue untrained people could wrongly prescribe or overprescribe certain medicines.
The Denver Police Department requires every one of its officers to take 40 hours of crisis intervention training.
In a recent meeting of Colorado's Drought Task Force, officials said the four largest wildfires in the state have cost taxpayers $266 million.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
The Day of Resilience honors the victims of the theater shooting while providing a space for survivors, families and the community to come together in healing.
Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
Multiple people were injured, and one person was killed in a crash on I-25 in Denver early Saturday morning.
In a recent meeting of Colorado's Drought Task Force, officials said the four largest wildfires in the state have cost taxpayers $266 million.
The Day of Resilience honors the victims of the theater shooting while providing a space for survivors, families and the community to come together in healing.
Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
Multiple people were injured, and one person was killed in a crash on I-25 in Denver early Saturday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting in Thornton that left someone under the age of 18 wounded.
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Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Habitat International. On Saturday, the organization teamed up with Lowe's for an event in Lakewood.
Khloey Pace and Peyton Soltis are the young faces behind Veronica's Lemonade Stand at Aurora's Day of Resilience, where every cup served honors the memory of 6-year-old Veronica Moser-Sullivan, the youngest victim of the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.
When at a shooting range in Colorado, there's one thing participants can be assured of: safety is top priority. Clear Creek and Gilpin counties opened a new shooting range on Saturday so that not only are the people shooting there safe, but the rest of the community is as well.
A fourth firefighter died from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire in the western part of the state at the end of June.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office says the Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx's campaign received nearly 200 illegal campaign contributions during the primary election.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The extreme Colorado weather conditions this year are forcing some farmers and ranchers to make difficult decisions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Two years after it closed, Evergreen's storied El Rancho restaurant appears ever more likely to face a wrecking ball.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.