Panel advises depression screening for US teens

Posted on Mar 31, 2009

This article by Lindsay Tanner of the Associated Press discusses the recommendations of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force that all doctor’s be required to provide annual depression screening to teenagers.  The full recommendations will appear in the April issue of the journal, Pediatrics,  and emphasize that when followed by treatment, these diagnoses will identify [...]

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“Feel like a good cry? You need a good laugh more.”

Posted on Mar 24, 2009

Judy Nosler and  Gail Birks of Aurora Mental Health Center are certified laugh leaders.  Theirs and other laugh seminars are attracting impressive crowds and giving people an opportunity to reap the numerous benefits of laughter.  Particularly in tough economic times, these workshops are providing a valuable outlet for stress, which can contribute to healthier, happier lifestyles. [...]

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Colorado earns a ‘C’ on mental health services

Posted on Mar 12, 2009

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has published its 2009 Grading the States Report Card: A Report on America’s Health Care Systemm for Adults with Serious Mental Illness.  NAMI has given Colorado a "C" grade.  The score is a combination of four categories: 1-  Health Promotion and Measurement 2- Financing and Core Treatment / [...]

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Cities Taking Charge on Health Care

Posted on Mar 9, 2009

Denver Mayor Jon Hickenlooper and Shepard Nevel, Colorado Health Foundation Vice-President of Policy and Operations, published an op-ed on the Denver Post website discussing challenges facing the current health care system, especially in urban areas.  "Health care in Colorado and nationally has reached a tipping point, nudged by unsustainable cost increases and an economic crisis [...]

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Treating mentally ill saves you money?

Posted on Mar 9, 2009

Gene Davis, of The Denver Daily, authored an article published on March 3rd discussing the treatment of mentally ill offenders in community based settings, rather than the more costly alternative of incarceration.  The article touches on the potential for cost savings and the impact recovery can have on recidivism.  Click here to read the article.  [...]

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