Out of the Shadows – Steamboat Springs Pilot & Today Mental Health Series

June 23, 2021Featured ArticlesIn the News

“Out of the Shadows” is an in-depth, six-week reporting series by the Steamboat Pilot & Today.  Mind Springs Health is proud to have contributed to a number of the articles within the series.

Part 1: Crisis of care: What mental health looks like in Routt County

Part 2: The spectrum of suicide: Routt County part of ‘suicide belt’ with above average rate

Part 3: Skiing town, drinking problem: Steamboat’s party culture makes it hard to get, stay sober

Part 4: Incarceration or rehabilitation: Rout County criminal justice system often tasked with issues it isn’t equipped to solve

Part 5: Navigating the divide: Youth, older adults face similar issues, but generational differences can impact how they deal with mental health

Part 6: Stopping the Stigma: mental health is physical health, but many still face shame, marginalization after diagnosis

Teen’s suicide leads to anti-bullying program for Steamboat 8th graders

Why are suicide rates higher at elevation?

From the Steamboat Pilot & Today Editor: It’s okay to not be okay