Depression /tags/depression Depression en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:53:33 GMT Psilocybin enters the chat: Starting Jan. 1, Coloradans will have a new psychiatric treatment option /news/2025-01-02/psilocybin-enters-the-chat-starting-jan-1-coloradans-will-have-a-new-psychiatric-treatment-option The legalization of “magic” mushrooms comes as people increasingly turn to psychedelics to treat anxiety, depression and other disorders. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Lance Benzel and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:53:33 GMT /news/2025-01-02/psilocybin-enters-the-chat-starting-jan-1-coloradans-will-have-a-new-psychiatric-treatment-option Lincoln Roch, The Colorado Sun From long wait lists to high costs, finding a therapist in Colorado is harder than it should be /in-the-noco/2023-11-15/from-long-wait-lists-to-high-costs-finding-a-therapist-in-colorado-is-harder-than-it-should-be In communities across Northern Colorado, people are struggling with their mental health, and with getting the care they need. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the fundamental reasons why. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2023-11-15/from-long-wait-lists-to-high-costs-finding-a-therapist-in-colorado-is-harder-than-it-should-be Leigh Paterson Colorado Edition: Grim news for Glen Canyon Dam and dealing with grief and loss during the holidays /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-12-16/colorado-edition-grim-news-for-glen-canyon-dam-and-dealing-with-grief-and-loss-during-the-holidays On this episode of Colorado Edition, a mighty dam might no longer be functioning because of the Colorado River crisis. Also, the holidays are a merry time – but not for everyone. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:21:47 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-12-16/colorado-edition-grim-news-for-glen-canyon-dam-and-dealing-with-grief-and-loss-during-the-holidays Colorado, Idaho opt out of national survey that tracks teen mental health /regional-news/2022-11-03/colorado-idaho-opt-out-of-national-survey-that-tracks-teen-mental-health Colorado and Idaho are joining a handful of other states in opting out of a long-running CDC survey that tracks teenagers' mental health. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:22:10 GMT /regional-news/2022-11-03/colorado-idaho-opt-out-of-national-survey-that-tracks-teen-mental-health Emma VandenEinde Will That Antidepressant Work For You? The Answer May Lie In Your Brain Waves /npr-news/2020-02-10/will-that-antidepressant-work-for-you-the-answer-may-lie-in-your-brain-waves Scientists say certain brain wave patterns can predict whether a person is likely to respond to a common antidepressant, or would do better with non-drug therapy. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:16:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-02-10/will-that-antidepressant-work-for-you-the-answer-may-lie-in-your-brain-waves Jon Hamilton 'A Lifeline' For Doctors Helps Them Treat Postpartum Depression /npr-news/2020-01-15/a-lifeline-for-doctors-helps-them-treat-postpartum-depression Nearly 1 in 7 women suffers from depression during pregnancy or postpartum. But very few get treatment. Doctors in Massachusetts have a new way to get them help. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-01-15/a-lifeline-for-doctors-helps-them-treat-postpartum-depression Rhitu Chatterjee Could Altitude Partially Explain Suicide, Mental Health Issues In The Mountain West? /health/2019-07-16/could-altitude-partially-explain-suicide-mental-health-issues-in-the-mountain-west The Mountain West has disproportionately high rates of depressive disorders and suicide. Researchers are trying to find out why. Turns out, the mountains… Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:54:07 GMT /health/2019-07-16/could-altitude-partially-explain-suicide-mental-health-issues-in-the-mountain-west Rae Ellen Bichell Mental Health Experts Say One Of Biggest Hurdles To Treatment Is Stigma /2019-06-20/mental-health-experts-say-one-of-biggest-hurdles-to-treatment-is-stigma The Rocky Mountain region continues to face some of the highest suicide rates in the country. A recent panel of experts in Colorado addressed what they... Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:03:24 GMT /2019-06-20/mental-health-experts-say-one-of-biggest-hurdles-to-treatment-is-stigma Ali Budner New Postpartum Depression Drug Could Be Hard To Access For Moms Most In Need /npr-news/2019-03-21/new-postpartum-depression-drug-could-be-hard-to-access-for-moms-most-in-need Postpartum depression hits low-income women especially hard. Will a promising new drug, Zulresso, become affordable and accessible enough to help them? Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:10:44 GMT /npr-news/2019-03-21/new-postpartum-depression-drug-could-be-hard-to-access-for-moms-most-in-need Rhitu Chatterjee A Rise In Depression Among Teens And Young Adults Could Be Linked To Social Media Use /npr-news/2019-03-14/a-rise-in-depression-among-teens-and-young-adults-could-be-linked-to-social-media-use A new study shows a rise in depression and stress among young people parallels the growth in smartphone and social media use. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-03-14/a-rise-in-depression-among-teens-and-young-adults-could-be-linked-to-social-media-use Patti Neighmond