by courtneykenady | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog
***Trigger Warning*** The following content contains suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, and graphic details. Please read with caution. The first time I remember having thoughts of suicide I was around 12 years old, a quiet and shy middle-schooler who...
by courtneykenady | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog
Back to School Guide Going back to school can bring to children many different emotions, ranging from excitement to severe anxiety. It can be challenging to switch off the fun, long days of summer and transition to the structure of the school day. Parents can...
by courtneykenady | May 3, 2024 | Blog
Mental Health Awareness Month Data and statistics show us that most individuals and families are impacted by mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), borderline personality, Bipolar disorder, OCD...
by courtneykenady | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog
Injuries in an active town Hi everyone, my name is Sabrina Edelman and I am currently interning at Building Hope. I grew up in New York City but moved to Summit County 3 years ago. I’ve always had a passion for mental health and increasing access to mental health...
by courtneykenady | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
The Power of Pets February 2010 On a cold snowy night south of Breckenridge in Blue River, I ecstatically joined friends and co-workers to witness the recent birth of some of earth’s finest creatures. Together in a pile of crossing limbs and dark fur lay 7 brand new...
by courtneykenady | Aug 14, 2023 | Blog
One evening in their Breckenridge home, Jen McAtamney and her husband, Shawn, were approached by their oldest daughter. She opened up to her parents, being vulnerable and honest. She was experiencing suicidal ideation after a recent sexual assault, and she needed...
