Mental Health

The cost of feeding and caring for our pets has dramatically increased. That's hard to stomach with Colorado's high cost of living. But the guilt of not caring for these animals remains.

There are lots of techniques people use to de-stress these days. But one unusual way to unplug is the practice of “forest bathing.” Users immerse themselves in nature and tap into all five senses as a way to slow down and reset. And there's no bathtub needed.We get some advice for how to try forest bathing for yourself.

People who decide to get in-patient help for substance abuse or mental health issues often face a dilemma: While they get treatment, who will care for their pets? Today we hear about a Colorado program that offers foster care for pets of people in recovery.

The partnership with Responder Alliance is designed to support mental well-being in front-line workers. The hope is the strategies will trickle into overwhelmed communities. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Jason Blevins and read the entire article at the link below.

Life with bipolar disorder or chronic depression can come with intense periods of sadness or despair. But these conditions might also come with some surprising advantages – including better social relationships and creative abilities. That’s according to new research from the University of Colorado. We dig into the possible “silver linings” of mood disorders.

While mental health has improved across the state, more than one in five Coloradans say they are lonely. That is according to a new survey of ten thousand households, published by the Colorado Health Institute.

Colorado lawmakers launched a pilot program several years ago to help military veterans who struggle with mental health, housing, or other issues. And in its first few years, it has transformed the way many veterans find support and treatment.

Most Americans only know some of their neighbors. Others know none. The Neighborhood Village Project aims to unite communities by training people to host events and create intentional connections.

There are lots of techniques people use to de-stress these days. But one unusual way to unplug is the practice of “forest bathing.” Users immerse themselves in nature and tap into all five senses as a way to slow down and reset. We get some advice for how to try this for yourself – even if you’re just getting out in your own backyard.

One Colorado lawmaker is sounding the alarm about layoffs at a federal agency that deals with substance abuse and mental health.