The following is an artistic interpretation of recovery by one of our Peer Support Professionals, Rachel Sedell. I can tell you that one of the things I have gained from recovery is the word itself. The word recovery suggests constantly
Therapy and Me with Megan Stott
You can’t just throw a person in a room with a therapist, and they come out and they’re cured, you know? It’s not a one-size-fits-all. We can’t have simple solutions to complex problems.” Q: What was your first experience with
Therapy and Me with Alia Andrews
“Therapy, for me, has always been there to catch me.” Q: When did you first enter therapy? I was in my early teens. My mom is a therapist. She wasn’t a therapist at the time, but back in the day
The Therapy Tour
Therapy is a wonderful resource for people living and thriving with behavioral health conditions. However, it can be hard to know what kind of therapy is right for you. With hundreds of practices and specialties, finding the right therapy for
Proud to Be Me
This June we are celebrating the 52nd year of LGBTQ+ Pride! LGBTQ+ individuals were unable to live openly and proudly as their full selves until recently. For years, living as an LGBTQ+ individual meant facing danger and risk every day.
De-Stigmatizing the Self
In our last blog post, I opened up about my experience with self-stigma and the concept of “normal” – for years, I felt like I could not be “normal” or participate in society in the same ways that others did.
I Am Completely Normal
When I was seven, I took my first trip to the psychiatrist. I later learned that this was not my first trip. I had been in and out of psychiatrists’ offices since I could walk and talk, but this visit
The Climate and Me: How to Cope with Climate Anxiety
April 22nd 2022 is Earth Day! It has never been more important to love and respect our Earth – our mental and physical well being is intrinsically tied to the state of our environment. That’s why we’re talking about climate
Whole-Person Care
“Whole-person care is critical for improving health outcomes because human wellness depends on multi-dimensional, multisystemic care coordination. People’s social, emotional, economic, and environmental conditions affect their health.” – Welkin Health April 7th is World Health Day! To celebrate, we’re talking
Statement of Support for Gender Affirming Care
Gender Affirming Care is Mental Healthcare. With multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills under consideration in multiple states, especially in light of recent letters from the Governor and Attorney General of Texas, Colorado Mental Wellness Network firmly stands in support of Queer, Transgender,