Can Social Media be Good for Children’s Mental Health?

Posted on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 by WellPower

From TikTok bans to Congressional hearings to school districts suing Silicon Valley tech behemoths, the potential harmful effects of social
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5 Big Themes You Should Know from the 2023 Legislative Session

Posted on May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 by WellPower

Drama. Intrigue. Dealmaking. Walkouts. Yes, we’re talking about the 2023 Colorado legislative session. As the dust continues to slowly settle
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WellPower’s Jail and ER Alternative Program Marks Two-Year Anniversary and Serves as Model for Communities Seeking to End Cycles of Homelessness

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

In most cities across the nation, jails and ERs routinely serve as de facto mental health providers for people in
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“What Happened to You?” – Unlocking the Clinical Language of Trauma-Informed Care

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

At first glance, “trauma-informed care” looks like any other phrase in a dictionary of clinical jargon. The phrase can feel
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What Role Does Mental Health Have in Mass Violence?

Posted on May 2, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

Trigger warning: this post mentions loss of life involved with incidents of mass violence. Six people killed – including three
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From Crisis to Stability: How Annette Got Her Life Back

Posted on May 2, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

On an unseasonably cold and wintry day, Annette was evicted from her apartment in Denver. She left with what she
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A Science-Backed Treatment Offers Hope Amidst the Fentanyl Epidemic

Posted on May 2, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

In late 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped to its
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Go with the Flow (State)

Posted on May 2, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

You know that feeling when you’re so immersed in an activity that you lose all sense of time? You just
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Do Therapy Dogs Work? A Research Study Weighs In

Posted on April 3, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

Does your therapist have big ears, a long tail and a scent that might be described as slightly “canine?” This
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The Show Must Go On: Turning Pain Into Artistic Purpose

Posted on April 3, 2023July 24, 2023 by WellPower

Sean came to Denver to attend Loretta Heights College, an art school in the city. During his first year, he
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Time is Running Out for WellPower’s Infant Mental Health Training Program

Posted on April 3, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

Most experts agree that birth to five years of age is a critical time in brain development and the formation
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Law Enforcement: Shifting Behavioral Health Perspectives

Posted on April 3, 2023May 30, 2023 by WellPower

Begun in 2016, the WellPower Co-Responder program works with the Denver Police Department responding to behavioral health-related calls, with the
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