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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
CEO of Envision:You Steven Haden discusses the importance of talking about mental health.
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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.
Larimer County has started moving into the new $80 million expansion of their jail located near Fort Collins, and the staff within are boasting of the facility's ability to blend corrections with human decency.
A new separated bike lane has been installed for bicyclists on Garrison from Jewell to Mississippi in Lakewood.
There were two people and two dogs inside the room and one person in the vehicle when the crash happened.
Investigators said on three separate occasions, the man was seen in the greenbelt-park area near 129th and Harmony Parkway.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Crews in Aurora are working to restore power to a Colorado apartment complex after a single car crash overnight.
A new separated bike lane has been installed for bicyclists on Garrison from Jewell to Mississippi in Lakewood.
There were two people and two dogs inside the room and one person in the vehicle when the crash happened.
Investigators said on three separate occasions, the man was seen in the greenbelt-park area near 129th and Harmony Parkway.
Crews in Aurora are working to restore power to a Colorado apartment complex after a single car crash overnight.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Gov. Jared Polis introducted e-bikes at Chatfield State Park in an effort to get more people outside to enjoy Colorado for only $1 to start, 25 cents a minute to ride.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
A new separated bike lane has been installed for bicyclists on Garrison from Jewell to Mississippi in Lakewood.
The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody performing at the Garner Galleria Theater through Aug. 11.
Crews in Aurora are working to restore power to a Colorado apartment complex after a single car crash overnight.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for Celiac Disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Aurora got a massive economic boost when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.