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.
Lindsey and Angilina talking about the Aspen Cares Fashion Show and what they are doing for Mental Fitness on Aspen 82.
Psychologists call it reward sensitivity. And simple steps can help you boost your drive to seek out positive emotions and enjoy life.
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.
Sometimes living in a ski town can feel like being inside social media. Everybody’s got a story of how great things are: their big powder morning, the road trip to Moab, the party in Aspen. In this environment of fun and recreation—a wonderful one, for sure—it can be hard to answer the question: “How are you?” with anything but “Great.” But we’re not all great.
In recently released big news from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, an X (twitter) post announced that “The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to U.S. Ski & Snowboard to support athlete mental health services and return-to-performance programming.”
The city of Aspen glows at the base of Aspen Mountain, as seen from the top of the Little Nell ski run on January 9, 2022. A new documentary, “The Paradise Paradox,” explores the complex dynamics of mental health in mountain towns that are known for natural beauty and lively celebrations.
I believe that the soundtrack to a happy life is laughter, and that life and recovery are team sports. I am very proud to be a member of the HeadQuarters team and to help move our mission forward toward a hopeful future. And though my love affair with fancy, stinky cheese and savory, delicious, dried meats is virtually unmatched, this is by far the best board I’ve had a seat at.
Hello! My name is Andrew Pollesel. I’ve been part of HeadQuarters for almost two years and have lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for nine years. What drew me to HeadQuarters is their mission, ‘HeadQuarters engages, educates, and empowers mental fitness to create a healthy, vibrant community.’
Mental Fitness can be as simple as committing to a mindfulness practice, making time for physical activity, practicing gratitude each morning, journaling, or taking 5 minutes a day to pause and recenter. It’s about creating consistent routines that build mental strength to help you reach your goals, find flow, and unlock creativity.
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