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Did you know that approximately one in every 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime? If you are in a relationship with someone with PTSD, or considering forming a relationship, there are many things you should know. Being educated about PTSD can help you know what to expect, how to sympathize with […]
By Jill Davis
Change the Climate in Your Daily Lives We hear a lot about the impact of climate change today. Seldom a day goes by when this is left out of the media lexicon and no matter what view you may hold, there can be found a vast array of insights to peruse and ponder. While the […]
West Springs Hospital, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital located in Grand Junction, Colorado, has announced that the Hospital’s top administrator and executive vice president, Kim Boe, is retiring after nearly 12 years of dedicated service. Brandi Kroese, who previously served as director of operations, will now take on the role of vice president, overseeing hospital operations. […]
While February brings hearts, flowers and well-placed prose to every gift shop around for Valentine’s Day, here’s a challenge to show some love to yourself this month. This is a topic I have often revisited in my own life and as it is with all relationships, the relationship with self takes commitment, time and effort. […]
February 9 is National Pizza Day! Imagining the aromatic wonders of a hot, cheesy pie cannot only uplift your mood, but it can also help you when suffering from a bout of anxiety. During the past year, many people with increased anxiety have found that controlled breathing can help calm their brain and their body. […]
By Dr. Frank Lotrich As you roam the aisles of the local grocery store, look around. You might see an ICU nurse, just finishing her twelve-hour shift, where she lost yet another patient to COVID-19; a teacher, worrying about the school kids from that day, and their ongoing lack of social interactions; an out-of-work bartender […]
The East Troublesome fire may be contained, but the emotional impact the fire has had on local residents may linger. And for some residents, the true impacts of the fire on their mental well-being may not surface for weeks or months from now. Understanding that everyone manages trauma in their own way, Mind Springs Health […]
Mind Springs Health, the largest provider of mental health and addiction treatment in western Colorado, is pleased to announce that Frank P. James MD, JD, DFASAM, FACLM has joined the organization as outpatient medical director. Dr. James brings a broad range of experience to Mind Springs Health, having recently served as president of Behavioral Health […]
Mind Springs Health, the largest provider of mental health and addiction treatment in Western Colorado, is pleased to announce that Kayla Bailey has recently joined the organization as Program Director in Pitkin County. Kayla will oversee operations at the Aspen office, located at 0405 Castle Creek Road. Kayla brings a depth of experience to the […]
