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March 2021
‘See something, say something’ still good advice when it comes to mental health concerns
March 27, 2021 By: Debbie Kelley Article originally appeared in the Colorado Springs Gazette How can someone walk into a grocery store and randomly kill 10 innocent strangers? There’s no simple answer, experts say, but there are a few things they know. Mass shooters often are socially isolated, or loners, and have some sort of grievance, said Susan Payne, a former Colorado Springs police officer who founded the Safe2Tell hotline. They may have a history of threats, assaults, animal abuse…
Find out more »April 2021
Lecture Series: Colorado Resiliency Arts Lab (CORAL) Monthly Lectures
CU Anschutz in the Colorado Resiliency Arts Lab (CORAL) is currently researching healthcare worker burnout and psychological distress. They are the first National Endowment of the Arts Lab in Colorado. They hold a monthly lecture series on the third Friday of each month from 12-1 PM. April 16th: Julia Langley, Faculty Director of the Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program at Georgetown University May 21st: Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts & Mind Lab, John Hopkins University June 18th:…
Find out more »May 2021
Proclamation Day with Mental Health Colorado
Speakers Adam Weimer Mental Health Advocate, Entrepreneur Carl Clark President & CEO, Mental Health Center of Denver Doyle Forrestal Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Michelle Barnes Executive Director, Colorado Department of Human Services Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Vincent Atchity President & CEO, Mental Health Colorado
Find out more »Mental Health Month and Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
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Find out more »Healing Together: Mind-Body Yoga
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Find out more »June 2021
Voices With Impact: Black and Immigrant Mental Health
Voices With Impact is a year-long project that celebrates mental health stories told by filmmakers with unique perspectives and lived experience. From June 21 to June 25 Art With Impact will be hosting a free, online short film festival focused on stories of Black and immigrant mental health. The festival kicks off with a screening of short films, followed by a series of virtual workshops around these topics. The festival sessions will center the voices and experiences of Black and…
Find out more »Hike-a-thon (Virtual)
The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety Colorado Chapter is pleased to announce its first annual hike-a-thon (virtual) to raise money for the Colorado chapter as well as Mental Health Colorado! What is a hike-a-thon? It's a 5K adventure of your choosing! From June 25th-30th pick your favorite trail, treadmill, or school track and put some distance on those shoes! (3.1miles to be exact) Take some pictures and post them up tagging the chapter so we can cheer you…
Find out more »July 2021
Envision:You Annual Garden Party!
Join Envision:You, the only statewide organization focused solely on addressing the unique behavioral health needs of the LGBTQ+ community, for their annual Garden Party! The Envision:You annual Garden Party brings together community members and allies, and honors individuals and organizations that have shown their dedication to improving behavioral health outcomes for LGBTQ+ Coloradans. This year’s event will be hosted on July 31st at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and features live music, a poet laureate, and Denver drag star Dixie Krystals…
Find out more »September 2021
Happy Place: Adam Cayton-Holland’s One Man Show
Loosely based off of his memoir, Tragedy Plus Time, Happy Place is the one-man show from acclaimed comedian Adam Cayton-Holland that deals with loss, mental illness, stand-up comedy and Nancy Kerrigan. Purchase your tickets here! Adam Cayton-Holland will be our special guest at the Virtual Tribute Gala. Make sure to register today!
Find out more »Psychiatric Advance Directives
A psychiatric advance directive (PAD), also referred to as a behavioral health order form, is a legal document that documents a person's preferences for future mental health treatment, and allows appointment of a health proxy to interpret those preferences during a crisis. Join Mental Health Colorado and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for an informational presentation on this important topic. Learn: Origins and Rationale for Psychiatric Advance Directives Potential Benefits of Psychiatric Advance Directives Approaches to Overcoming Barriers…
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