Gratitude is a positive emotion that can arise when you acknowledge that you have goodness in your life and that other people or factors have helped you achieve that goodness. But “feeling it is only half the equation,” said Philip Watkins, a professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University and the author of “Gratitude and…
Details“Even in darkness it is possible to create light.” –Elie Wiesel Daylight Savings Time occurred this past weekend. This meant an extra hour of sleep, but it also meant the beginning of shorter days, where darkness appears earlier in the evening. For many, it’s the official physical sign that the seasons are changing, and the…
DetailsIn Spanish, “promotores” translates to community health care workers and at Mind Springs Health, we employ promotores to better serve our Latino and homeless populations. Beverly Lampley, Director of Development and Communication of Catholic Outreach shares that Mind Springs’ promotores work with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Day Center clients, who are the “literal homeless on…
DetailsThe 4th Annual Pedal for Prevention participants enjoyed many different activities to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Visit our site for more photos! Please plan to join us in September 2024! THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors and participants that represented support over 10 counties! If you would still like to support the…
DetailsWe are excited to announce that the Mind Springs Foundation is launching its 4th annual SUICIDE AWARENESS EVENT to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17 and registration is OPEN. The goal for this unique event is to help raise awareness for suicide prevention and fund life-saving mental health programs across all 10 of…
DetailsIt’s back to school time! What an exciting time for students and their families. It’s a special time of renewed possibility and anticipation. Students look forward to seeing their friends, learning new material and experiencing more responsibility and opportunity. But students can also become anxious, and worried surrounding so much change. This is a great…
DetailsMind Springs Pitkin County Read about the teamwork between Pitkin County law enforcement and the Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams, a collaborative community program between law enforcement and mental health professionals, including Mind Springs Health. The co-responder team jointly responds to calls where substance abuse and/or mental health challenges may exist or other at-risk issues. …
DetailsJohn Sheehan joins the board as one of two additional members appointed to the now seven-member Mesa County Board of Public Health. Mesa County announced the appointments at their July 24 meeting. According to the announcement, the Board of Health’s responsibilities include assuring appropriate policy for Mesa County Public Health, hiring and supervising the Mesa…
DetailsSummer is officially in full swing! The warmer and longer days lend themselves to experiencing more activities and time with one another. For youth specifically, summer serves as a time of transition, allowing them to step out of their usual routines and try new things. Although most families look forward to the long days and…
DetailsImagine a jigsaw puzzle is placed in front of you. The various pieces are scattered in different directions, waiting to be put together. You are assigned to put the pieces together, but the final picture doesn’t even exist. Our mental health is comprised of many pieces, and the final picture is completely unique for each…
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