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The Kids Count in Colorado report showed high mental health distress and large disparities in poverty.

The Follow-up Project can now also connect younger people with longer-term therapy.

In my effort to research the history of May Day, which is celebrated every year on May 1, I ended up chasing squirrels, instead.

Since it was launched over a year ago, the I Matter program has provided therapy to thousands of children across almost all of Colorado’s counties. Lawmakers behind the program say they want to build on it, but some mental health providers say it doesn’t reach the state’s most vulnerable young people.

Major streets in Farmington’s prime business district were shut down Tuesday morning when police responded to a report of a man who threatened to harm himself, according to city police. The Farmington...

When Jon Phillips was 18 years old he felt hopeless. He was going through a dark time and his life felt like it had little meaning.

Experts say Colorados youth mental health crisis only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are ways parents can help struggling youths.

Ten years ago, I lost my 16-year-old son Jesse, to suicide and I wrote an article for the Boulder Jewish News, about the loss, the community response, and some things people could do to support suicide prevention efforts. At the time, I didn’t really care whether suicide was a “Jewish Issue” that belonged in this newspaper. With the passage of time, I have thought about writing something again but wondered if it was an appropriate topic for this forum. After all, suicide is prohibited b...

Dec 31, 2020 at 09:05 AM Copied! ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As part of the Denver Broncos Inspire Change program, the organization announced on Thursday a $250,000-plus donation toward player-designated social justice programs throughout Colorado as well as individual players local communities. More than 30 players participated in the review, voting and selection of five Colorado programs and organizations to each receive $40,000 through the teams Social Justice Fund (Restora...

15-year-old boy writes open letter to Polis about impact of COVID-19 restrictions on teen mental health Kaden Piel said he wants to raise awareness about how taking away sports and activities can contribute to feelings of isolation. Author: Nelson Garcia Updated: 6:18 PM MST December 11, 2020 MERINO, Colorado — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been few opportunities for teenagers to play sports, gather for clubs or play music.  A 15-year-old said ...