Resources
Do you have questions about mental health? Are there topics you want to learn more about? Do you want to be inspired by stories from real people? Check out our resources that cover a range of topics from Anxiety to Substance Use. You can also hear directly from our CEO through Kiara’s Note or others just like you from our Voices of Hope blog.
When Spring Doesn’t Bring Sunshine: Supporting a Loved One With Depression or Anxiety
Spring has (sort of) sprung here in Colorado. And although Spring is typically associated with flowers, butterflies, and bunnies, many don’t realize that it is actually a time when depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are at their highest f…
Talking to a Child in Your Life About Your Military Service
There we were, coming into the black-sanded beach of Iwo Jima. Bullets whiz by and explosions go off all around us. Were you scared, Grandpa? Of course I was scared. Before we got into our boat, the Captain said that there might not be any…
Using Your Teenager’s Favorite Gadget – Their Phone – To Help With Their Eating
March is National Nutrition Month – a great time to check in with yourself and your family about the importance of healthy eating habits. My teenage daughter, who is a competitive softball player and exercise fanatic, is in great shape; so whe…
Yes, You Can! Tips to Build Resilience and Emotional Flexibility
How resilient are you? Are you able to roll with the punches life tends to throw at us? Resiliency is an important skill that allows us to be flexible when life knocks us down; it allows us to come back stronger. Resilient people still experie…
Taking a Look at Friendships: What Happens When Someone Is More of a Hindrance Than a Help?
As adults, we’ve learned that we grow and change from our experiences and stages of our life: high school, college, moving, marriage, babies, divorce, jobs, death of a loved one, etc. With each stage, we change a little and grow a lot. So what…
There’s an App for That
Whether your goal is to keep track of your mood, begin a meditation practice, lose weight, get more exercise or monitor a health condition such as diabetes, mobile health apps can be a useful tool in managing your own health. Why downloa…
What Is Your Vision?
Many of us set New Year’s resolutions at the start of the year. Goals such as “be more patient,” “run a 5k,” and “cook more at home” are often etched into our minds (and maybe journals) as the year starts. SO WHAT? Don’t get me wrong, I lov…
A New Year, a New Resolution (Or Lack Thereof)
Have you chosen to set New Year’s resolutions? If you are at all like me, you may have a long history of New Year’s resolutions that never materialized. I have a stack of diaries in my basement, reflecting the hope that I would keep a diary….
Step Away From the Smartphone: Four Tips to Unplug to Feel Happier and Calmer
As I write, I’m sitting in front of a computer with two email accounts open, three social media tabs open, headphones in, listening to music and – of course – my smartphone readily available next to me. Sound familiar? While it may seem benefi…
Keep On Top of Your Emotions During the Holidays
It’s December and that means shorter days and longer nights filled with holiday parties and other engagements. Everything seems so exciting! But what about grief? Sometimes during the holidays, we’re stuck in grief due to recent losses, previous …
