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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.
Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims, and new data shows just how much hail is impacting insurance premiums for homeowners.
This season, Manual High's Thunderbolts are reclaiming their place in the water with their own swim team.
More than 20 years after the death of Esperanza Ontiveros, her paternal grandmother Brigit Ontiveros still visits her grave, along with other family members. They say they miss her spirit.
Grieving parents went before state lawmakers to demand more accountability from social media companies.
Yvonne "Missy" Woods, a former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the 102 charges she's facing related to allegedly mishandling or manipulating data in dozens of criminal investigations.
Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims, and new data shows just how much hail is impacting insurance premiums for homeowners.
This season, Manual High's Thunderbolts are reclaiming their place in the water with their own swim team.
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
More than 20 years after the death of Esperanza Ontiveros, her paternal grandmother Brigit Ontiveros still visits her grave, along with other family members. They say they miss her spirit.
Grieving parents went before state lawmakers to demand more accountability from social media companies.
The Denver City Council has advanced a proposal that would prohibit law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing face coverings while detaining or arresting people, a measure supporters say is aimed at increasing transparency and public safety.
Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims, and new data shows just how much hail is impacting insurance premiums for homeowners.
For decades, it was rare to see Manual High School students in the Manual High School pool. The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, groups underrepresented in competitive swimming. This season, the Thunderbolts are reclaiming their place in the water with a swim team of their own.
More than 20 years after the death of Esperanza Ontiveros, her paternal grandmother Brigit Ontiveros still visits her grave, along with other family members. They say they miss her spirit.
There's not enough ice on Georgetown Lake for the racing to take place this winter.
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea won their medals in the "pairs free skate" event on Sunday. It was in mid-January that they would be among 16 skaters representing the United States at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson talks with CBS News about her broken Olympic medal, a superstition, and what keeps her motivated on the slopes.
The Denver Nuggets hit the court not to practice for the next big game but to shoot hoops with some athletes from Special Olympics Colorado.
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson talks with CBS News about her broken Olympic medal, a superstition, and what keeps her motivated on the slopes.
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims, and new data shows just how much hail is impacting insurance premiums for homeowners.
Grieving parents went before state lawmakers to demand more accountability from social media companies.
A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
President Trump says nearly all governors are welcome at the White House for a formal meeting and dinner next week, though the Democratic governors of Maryland and Colorado are still being excluded.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at CU Anschutz has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as one of just eight hubs nationwide to evaluate new multi‑cancer detection blood tests, part of a national pilot called the Vanguard Study.
Lydia Howerton of Good Eaters showed how easy it is to bake her gluten-free zucchini brownies.
In Colorado, it's not yet clear exactly how much funding will be cut for public health services, but organizations like the Colorado Health Network are bracing for impact.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Colorado is second in the nation for hail insurance claims, and new data shows just how much hail is impacting insurance premiums for homeowners.
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.