Leigh Paterson
Senior Editor & ReporterAs KUNC's Senior Editor and Reporter, my job is to find out what’s important to northern Colorado residents and why. I seek to create a deeper sense of urgency and understanding around these issues through in-depth, character driven daily reporting and series work.
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During the pandemic, teens across Colorado reported alarming levels of depression, anxiety and thoughts of self-harm. Now, new numbers out of Summit County show that young people are starting to feel a lot better. -
Young people in Summit County say they need more indoor spaces to hang out in and feel safe. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC’s Leigh Paterson tells us more about what these students want and why their requests are important. -
Teens in Summit County are weighing in on the future of their community as the local government prepares a new strategic plan. One of the teens' top requests: more places to spend time outside of school and sports. -
Teen mental health rates are improving in Summit County, according to new data from the Healthy Kids Colorado survey. -
The independent office that helps Coloradans access behavioral health services is downsizing as the need for help increases. -
Following an alarming report from the U.S. Surgeon General, a Colorado poll shows voters are concerned about the impact of social media on youth mental health and want action from the state. -
Students who miss 10% of school days are known as chronically absent. The problem can lead kids down a precarious path and it’s a big issue in Colorado. Reporter and senior editor Leigh Paterson tells us what some schools are doing about it. -
Colorado kids are missing a lot of school. Rates of chronic absenteeism across the state have been rising for years. Districts across Northern Colorado are scrambling to get these students back in class. -
Larimer County residents struggling with serious mental health or addiction issues now have another option for care. A new acute care facility in Fort Collins will be available to residents regardless of their ability to pay. -
In communities across Northern Colorado, people are struggling with their mental health, and with getting the care they need. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the fundamental reasons why.
