I’ve always loved games. I always thought that playing games had no purpose other than fun, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that playing games can make us more resilient.
Healthy Living
All Coloradans should have the opportunity to live a healthy life. Read more about how we're working to make sure healthy choices are available to all.
Just a Few Miles, Worlds Apart
When my wife and I moved back to Denver from Washington five years ago we looked at a few different neighborhoods before buying a house in Sunnyside. One thing we didn’t consider? Life expectancy.
Pulling the Trigger
Two weeks before my cousin’s twenty-third birthday, he shot and killed himself. It scarred our family. It was the first time a loved one of mine had committed suicide, but it would not be the last.
Putting Good Health Within Reach
When I first moved to Colorado, one of my goals was to climb a 14er. Looking up from the trailhead, I began to question my decision—that summit was really far away.
Ending the Stigma
I was fairly young when my grandfather was diagnosed with depression. I didn’t understand how he could be so sad when he had such a large, loving family and a seemingly happy life.