Durango Fire puts many miles on their long-transport, mental health ambulance. The new one will go into service immediately when it arrives.

People with green thumbs and neuroscientists agree: houseplants provide satisfaction, improved mental health and confidence.

Cities, counties and the state have acknowledged that Coloradans have been stigmatized – some to death – regarding their behavioral health needs. Fortunately, multiple initiatives exist statewide to educate the public and support those with lived experience.

For most people, feeling and expressing happiness is rewarded with positive reinforcement. In contrast, feeling and expressing sadness is often punished with avoidance or decreased social support. Why?