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New local program tailors therapy just for seniors

Oct 03, 2022 12:53PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

Family Health West's new Senior Life Solutions program aims to fill a needed void in acute mental health care for seniors in Western Colorado.

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Those tumbled-down days teach us to grow

Aug 30, 2022 09:45AM ● By Lynn Gendusa

When nothing is going our way, and when life seems complicated, and trouble lurks, it is usually a signal for growth.

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My dad’s final days

Nov 22, 2021 03:52PM ● By Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D

Ultimately, even with all his frustration and anger, my dad died a good death.

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Lonely or depressed? Spend time with a pet

Aug 23, 2021 10:39AM ● By Anna Stout

Even just a short period of interaction with a companion animal can have tremendous health benefits and improve your overall quality of life.

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Special holiday reminders for staying safe and healthy

Dec 02, 2019 04:15PM ● By Teresa Ambord

It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holidays and accidentally overlook some important details that help ensure you and those i...

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Ketamine therapy: a promising option for treating depression and pain

Jan 03, 2018 12:09AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Whether it’s emotional or physical, chronic pain can haunt us all our lives. It’s not easy to live with, so if you suffer from constant phys...

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Suicide: a winnable battle

Aug 30, 2017 10:59AM ● By Diana Barnett

When Gretchen McGeeney learned that her son had died, she was devastated. More than a year before, Landon had been declared missing in Calif...

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Restoring purpose: Tom Baker shares journey of overcoming depression

Aug 29, 2017 02:01PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Tom Baker is easy-going, positive and fun-loving. Today, that is.It’s been a long, hard road, but now he’s arrived at a point where he can s...

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Ketamine: a cutting-edge treatment for depression, PTSD

Aug 28, 2017 01:49PM ● By BEACON Senior News

Forty million Americans—or one in five adults—have a mental health condition, according to Mental Health America. Within that number, near...

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