Mental Health Matters Resources
Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
Sustaining Telehealth Care Delivery May Require More Than a Pandemic: A Note From Our Chief Innovation Officer, Brandon Ward
Despite communication tools for remote patient/client care being available for decades, the broad healthcare system has been slow to adopt Telehealth, even with established positive outcomes research. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoptio…
7 Ways to Be a Mental Health Ally
On average, 1 in 5 American adults will experience a mental illness each year, but with global events like the pandemic, these numbers are sure to increase. In the past, some people might have believed that mental health was only a conc…
Depression Can Affect Anyone: Here’s How to Help
We all experience sadness or disappointment from time to time, but depression is more than just feeling “blue.” With depression, everyday activities like work, school, and socializing can become more challenging and it can even make people lose i…
7 Simple Steps to Help With Anxiety
Have you ever felt your heartbeat racing after a dangerous or scary encounter? Maybe you’ve noticed your chest starts to feel tight when you know you’re about to have a difficult conversation. Everyone experiences anxiety in their lives, but diff…
How You Can Help Fight Stigma in Mental Health
“Think about the last time you heard someone say, “Oh, I don’t need to talk to a therapist, I’m not crazy,” or “Are you insane? Why would you do that?” Both are examples of the stigma surrounding mental health.
Stigmas have the power to …
Are You Feeling Burned Out From Virtual Socialization?
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has forced us to change our lives in many ways, but one of the most significant alterations has been how we approach human interactions. Physical distancing mandates have required us to limit contact with one a…
5 Ways Essential Workers Can Manage Trauma and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In most crisis situations, the first people on site are professionals who have been trained to respond calmly to chaotic and unpredictable situations. Law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical workers are accustomed to handling life-th…
How to Maintain a Work-Life Balance During Coronavirus
Between socializing, parenting, running errands, and working, the coronavirus has significantly altered the way we live our lives. For many people, the public health crisis has meant a sudden shift to remote work environments as officials stress …
Prioritizing Mental Health During COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus has changed daily life for people across our country and around the world. For many, the pandemic has taken a physical, emotional, and financial toll which can make our mental health feel like it’s being stretched. It’…
How to Talk With Your Kids About Coronavirus
By Jeffco Families Colorado
As the public conversation about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) grows and significant steps are being taken to reduce the spread of the illness in our community, young children may start to worry about themselv…
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