Mental illness

Local News

Open Sky Wilderness Therapy announces closure

18 years, the business employed 1,400 people in Durango

January 13, 2024

Local News

A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

July 17, 2023

Local News

Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

May 17, 2022

Local News

Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

May 16, 2022

New Mexico

Physicians share tips for identifying mental health issues in children

Pandemic hit those already suffering from stressors especially hard

May 14, 2021

Local News

Bayfield family faces tic syndrome, stigma head-on

Affliction turns 10-year-old’s life upside down in 48 hours

November 20, 2020

Pine River Times news

Mental health professionals share insight into coping with COVID-19

‘It’s OK not to be OK’

March 22, 2020

Local News

Durango mental health professionals share insight into coping with COVID-19

‘It’s OK not to be OK’

March 21, 2020

Local News

Defendant in high-speed chase is found incompetent in Cortez

committed to state health services for restorative treatment

May 24, 2019

Local News

Larsen hears charges, potential penalties for police chase

man faces 32 charges; potential for life-long jail sentence

April 4, 2019

Food

How much do our diets influence our brain activity?

we eat can affect our mental health and the way we think

December 26, 2018

Local News

New center provides emergency aid, counseling to veterans

mental health care, financial aid and yoga classes are offered

September 7, 2018

Local News

Judge finds Damron competent to stand trial for mother’s murder

Witnesses warn that defendant’s mental condition could change

August 2, 2018

Local News

Suicide prevention bill passes Colorado Legislature

program prioritizes schools that have not received training

May 11, 2018

Local News

Animas High students aim to end teen isolation

will future live music, poetry and games

April 19, 2018

Music

Mariah Carey battles bipolar disorder, no longer in denial

In a People magazine article due on newsstands Friday, the singer says she didn’t believe it when she was first…

April 11, 2018

Local News

City of Durango may bar sitting, lying on downtown sidewalks

for live performances also may come – all to minimize panhandling

March 23, 2018

Local News

First aid: Not just for scraped knees

teaches how to recognize mental health disorders, support people in crisis

March 21, 2018

Regional News

Colorado pairing police officers with mental health experts

Clinicians can have calming effect on situations

January 5, 2018

Local News

A new way to track our mental health indicators

dashboard looks at suicides, depression and binge drinking

November 28, 2017

Local News

As suicide rates rise, Durangoans use their stories to help others

Survivor aims to destigmatize mental illness

October 18, 2017

Local News

Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention

San Juan Basin Public Health is working to demonstrate to individuals, including parents, friends, teachers, as well as stakeholder organizations,…

September 29, 2017

Local News

As suicide rates rise, Durangoans use their stories to help others

Survivor aims to destigmatize mental illness

September 29, 2017

Local News

Axis Health System expanding mobile crisis team

responses expected, especially in Cortez and Pagsoa

August 25, 2017