According to a recent Department of Health report, only 35% of Colorado’s mental health care needs are being met. This demonstrates a critical need for mental health therapy programs that provide accessible, affordable treatment for Colorado residents.1 Mental and behavioral health disorders can be debilitating and isolating. Left untreated, they can lead to addiction, homelessness,…
Denver, Aurora, and Broomfield, CO, comprise a tri-city metropolitan area in one of the most beautiful states in the country. This vibrant region is home to the state government, a great deal of cultural and ethnic diversity, and over two million Coloradoans. However, this metro area has a higher rate of substance misuse and mental…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective mental health therapies developed in the 20th century. In the 1970s, psychologist Marsha Lineman developed this behavioral therapy using some of the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Dialectical behavior therapy is a proven, best practice treatment for various disorders, including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety,…
Life is always going to have ups and downs. Everyone will experience anger, sadness, and disappointment at some point, the same way they will experience happiness, joy, and love. These emotions and feelings will pass in time. However, when someone experiences sadness and anxiety that do not fade with time, there may be a deeper…
