Yet another community is stricken with grief in the wake of the horrific shooting at Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 21, 2023, that left 11 people dead and 9 more wounded. Families and friends of the victims, as well as those who were injured, are no doubt gripped with grief, anguish and despair.
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for remote visits, especially for mental health.
Psychological trauma from extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires, can have long-term impacts on survivors' brains and cognitive functioning, especially how they process distractions, my team's new research shows.
About half of the people in Colorado live in federally designated mental-health professional shortage areas, and new report recommended steps Congress and other decision-makers can take to help states close gaps within the behavioral health workforce.
The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions, offering people a chance to assess their own values and priorities.
Although the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year, people with mental illness may not see it the same way.
From the breakup of a relationship to losing a loved one, people are often told to find "closure" after traumatic things happen.
But what is closure?
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when asked about meaningful connections are heart-to-heart conversations.
