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Mental Fitness Beat: The HQ Blog
Sakin: The more we understand mental health, the stronger we become
Opinion | Nov 19, 2024Sally Sakin, Advisory Board Member, HeadQuarters I attended the sold out presentation of “Feel It All,” a documentary created by renowned skier Drew Peterson hosted at TACAW and
What are student’s searching online in the Aspen School District
By providing Chromebooks to Aspen School District students in August and banning personal laptops, school district staff can block websites and track students’ online activities. They’ve already been alerted to mental health and safety concerns among the student body.
How to Strengthen Your Happiness Muscle
Psychologists call it reward sensitivity. And simple steps can help you boost your drive to seek out positive emotions and enjoy life.
Impact Stories
Local group established to help public find mental services they may need
Like most mountain communities, the Roaring Fork Valley has immense needs in the mental health arena. Local leaders believe the resources are available but not always known about by the public — a misconception they hope to fix.
Angilina and Lindsey on the top of Aspen Mountain with Aspen 82
Lindsey and Angilina talking about the Aspen Cares Fashion Show and what they are doing for Mental Fitness on Aspen 82.
Giving Thought: Healing in community
The benefits of individual therapeutic work are commonly understood and recognized, but cost and practitioner availability, among other barriers, can prevent some from accessing one-on-one support. Group support and gatherings have been gaining popularity and emerging as a powerful tool for healing, allowing individuals to access support.