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.
Why Practicing Gratitude Is Important and the Best Ways to Do It
Throughout our lives, we are told to be thankful and show gratitude for what we have and those around us. While we know it’s important to be grateful, sometimes it’s hard to be, especially during difficult times.
Actively practicing gratitude ca…
Supporting Seniors and Their Mental Health
The population of adults over the age of 65 makes up for 17.4% of Jefferson County and 16.9% nationwide. This is projected to nearly double by 2060. Many older adults felt the pandemic’s impact with increased isolation, subsequent depression and an…
Housing is the Key to Recovery
As Autumn changes the leaves and drops the temperatures in Colorado, the need for housing becomes that much more important. At Jefferson Center, our focus goes toward not just responsive mental healthcare, but proactive care as well. Housing plays…
Suicide Prevention: Progress & The Road Ahead
While it’s important to address our mental health year-round, September provides a specific time to focus on one of the most difficult subjects in mental health —suicide. During this time, mental health professionals across the country make efforts…
Helping Your Child Navigate Change – Advice for Back to School Anxiety From Our School-Based Clinicians
Remember how you felt when you started that new job? When did you move to a new city for the first time? No matter how big the change, it can be a challenge for many of us.
We sat down with our School-Based Clinicians to learn how parents c…
Why Pride Matters: A Protest for Equality, Diversity, and Authenticity
At Jefferson Center, we value the diverse voices of our staff members and believe in providing a platform for their perspectives. In this blog post, we have the privilege of hearing from Tabbey, a valued member of our team and a passionate advocate…
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Building Safe Spaces for Growth and Acceptance
Happy Pride Month! June is a timely month to celebrate and shine a light on the LGBTQ+ community, especially the incredible youth who face unique challenges. However, it is important to note that these challenges are faced year-round, and we should…
Youth and Transitions: How to Help Children and Adolescents Navigate Change
“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.”
Robin Sharma
Between the pandemic, teacher turnover, school closures, and the developmental and biological changes that youth face, youth have experienced A LOT of change…
Improving Mental Health Care for Older Adults: A Personalized Approach
Did you know that older adults over the age of 65 represent a significant portion of our population, accounting for 17.4% in Jefferson County and 16.9% nationwide? And that number is projected to double by 2060! Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Understanding Veterans’ Mental Health: Going Beyond Stereotypes
When discussing mental health in the veteran population, the focus is often centered around suicide prevention, given the alarming rates within this community. However, it is crucial to recognize that veteran mental health encompasses more than jus…
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