News Clips
April 1, 2026
Mental health education for coaches can help young athletes on and off the field
Coaches are especially well-positioned to support youth since they spend more time with their athletes than most other adults week-to-week, and might coach the same kids for years. Those deep relatio…
April 1, 2026
Rural Colorado Kids Need Coaches Who Recognize Mental Health Signs
Too many rural kids are struggling with their mental health, and we don’t have nearly enough trained professionals to help them. That’s where Senate Bill 26-060, also known as Alyssa’s Act, comes in…
March 22, 2026
Colorado lawmakers can pass ‘Alyssa’s Act’ to help coaches and parents monitor mental health
My older sister, Alyssa, was a soccer player and a ski racer. She loved sports, and they were a big part of how we grew up. In our family, athletics were never only about winning. They were about dis…
March 19, 2026
Victims of Conversion Therapy Could Sue Practitioners Under Colorado Bill
House Bill 1322 has already received support from the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Mental Health Colorado and the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Vivent Health, as well as the LGBTQ+ nonpr…
February 17, 2026
Elite Athletes Mental Health: Unique Risks Olympians Face
Mishkind said that is the key: talking about it, something many athletes are hesitant to do. He advises parents, coaches and teammates — starting from a young age — to encourage athletes to speak up…
February 16, 2026
Former Broncos Running Back Pushing for More Mental Health Support for Athletes
Ball is now lobbying for a bill being discussed at the Colorado State Capitol that would require youth coaches to take an annual mental health education course and to discuss with parents the relatio…
February 12, 2026
Coaches Can Improve Colorado Kids’ Mental Health
Colorado kids love recreation and the outdoors, and 65% of kids between 6-17 played at least one sport in 2025. Youth athletic teams don’t just promote physical well-being; athleticism can be key to…
December 23, 2025
Opinion: Colorado Must Invest in Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Harm From Substances, Not Costly Criminalization
A recent Brookings study found that nearly 90% of treatment for opioid addiction is paid for, at least in part, by Medicaid. These cuts will leave our already strained systems unable to meet the grow…
November 29, 2025
Congress Must Extend ACA Tax Credits — Our Mental Health Depends On It
With the government shutdown finally over, thousands of Coloradans living with mental health conditions are still bracing for the worst as Congress edges closer to letting their health insurance prem…
November 15, 2025
2025 Most Admired CEO Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Denver Business Journal’s 2025 Most Admired CEO awards. Learn more about their journeys below.
October 1, 2025
New Report: Colorado Remains in Mental Health Crisis
Vincent Atchity, president and CEO at Denver-based Mental Health Colorado, one of 140 affiliates of Mental Health America, which produces the annual analysis, isn’t surprised.
Colorado has hovered ne…
July 7, 2025
Safer Housing Program in Arapahoe County Shutting Down Due to Funding Shortage
A housing program in Arapahoe County that helped Coloradans rebuild their lives is shutting down this month, leaving participants with 11 days to find a new place to go.
Mental Health Colorado announ…
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