Walking is my favorite form of exercise. It’s gentle, doesn’t inspire any of my unpleasant exercise addiction thinking, and it can be a mindfulness practice! Here’s 10 ideas to stay present and mindful during a walk: Focus on your
All About my (Possible) Diagnosis with Aubrey Boggs
While I didn’t receive an official diagnosis of mental health conditions until I was an adult, I have had symptoms of mental health conditions since I was 9 years old. At 11 years old I was suicidal for the first
Mid-February 2018 Legislative Report
An update to current legislation in the Colorado General Assembly HB18-1001: FAMLI Family Medical Leave Insurance Program Establishes a premium based on a percentage of annual wages for all Colorado employees, the funds from which are deposited into a fund
Wellness Tool Wednesday: Live Music with Hope Hyatt
This is very exciting for me to submit my first blog post as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Mental Wellness Network. I know firsthand how the Network can transform lives. My life was forever changed after I went
Legislation Breakdown: H.R. 620 or the ADA Education and Reform Act
Tomorrow there will be a committee hearing in the House of Representatives on H.R. 620, or the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017. Here is some information for you about what this bill does and what it means. What
Advocacy 101: Self-Advocacy in the Doctor’s Office with Kate Fitch
I find that one of the most difficult places to self-advocate is in the doctor’s office. Here I am, a sick person, trying to tell the person with years of education and professional experience that I’m not interested in their