The kitchen was packed, the kind of crowd you only get during big family gatherings. My family talking over each other, the warm smell of arepas filling the air and hands reaching for cheese, chicken and ham. My grandma was always busy cooking, treating us to her delicious food, while my brother cracked jokes, making
Mental health is how we think, feel and act—shaping our ability to handle challenges, build relationships and stay grounded. But stress, loneliness, unmet needs or harmful experiences take a toll, not just on individuals but on families, schools, workplaces and the entire Jeffco community. Mental health affects all of us, and it belongs to all
Colorado’s struggle with suicide has been a persistent issue, with the state experiencing a 30.2% increase in suicide rates over the past 20 years[1]. While Colorado has made significant progress in addressing youth suicide, moving from the top 3 to 15th in rankings, the overall situation remains concerning. In 2022, Colorado reported 1,293 deaths by
By Falon Mansfield, Division Director at The Jason Foundation In the 1940s, thanks largely to the advocacy efforts of Mental Health America, the United States. began to turn its attention to mental health and the impacts that these types of conditions had on the population. Two years after the formation of the National Institute of
