During the past 50 years, the significance of proper sleep hygiene has been emphasized in various well-being initiatives. We now know the close connection between sleep and our overall health. As noted by the Mental Health Foundations (n.d.), “Poor sleep over a sustained period leads to a number of problems that are immediately recognizable, including fatigue, sleepiness, poor concentration, lapses in memory, and irritability.”

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Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center Director Dr. Charles Raison recently co-authored a paper on... Read More

The aftershock of the recent school shooting in Georgia was deeply felt across the country, but for our Eagle County students and families, the fear was intensified by recent local threats. 

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Summer in Eagle County is typically characterized by incredible beauty, a highly anticipated welcome of warm weather, and events and activities that are unique to our valley. But this summer, our community was deeply impacted by suicide, leaving family, friends, and neighbors grappling with the heartbreaking reality that so many among us are struggling in silence–the true paradox of our valley.

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As summer break draws to a close, families are beginning to gear up for the school year ahead. Transitioning from the laid-back days of vacation to the structured routine of school can be challenging for children and parents alike. Here are five essential tips to help ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year:

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Vail Health’s Dr. Charles Raison is at the forefront of psilocybin research, both inside and outside of the organization.

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Dr. Charles Raison is a psychiatrist, professor and the director of Vail Health's Behavioral Health Innovation Center. A former mental health expert for CNN Health, Dr. Raison speaks with Dr. Sunjay Gupta on Chasing Life, a CNN podcast that examines the brain in different states to spotlight what is going on in our heads and how it affects our bodies.

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Dr. Paige Baker-Braxton, licensed clinical psychologist and director of outpatient services at Vail Health Behavioral Health

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The Vail Health subsidiary is expected to increase mental health services for Summit County's small mountain towns

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A whole new healing journey began, one that eventually brought me this year to Psilocybin Mushroom Assisted Therapy, which brought me even further, to my clearest and truest self. 

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