Content from CHI’s report, Reaching Kids Before the Crisis: Leveraging Universal School-Based Mental Health Screenings, was cited in this March 20 Colorado Newsline story about House Bill 23-1003, which passed the House Monday and moves to the Senate for consideration. The bill would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders, referring them to treatment if needed.

State of Reform interviewed Karam Ahmad, Director and lead of Acclimate Colorado, for this March 3 story about proposed climate change legislation and the ongoing impacts of climate change on health.