Maria Droste Counseling Center

01/19/2026

As ​artificial intelligence chatbots become more common, Oregon lawmakers are weighing new requirements for companies such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT to protect children’s mental health.

Other states across the country have begun experimenting with how to regulate AI chatbots.

01/14/2026

Federal funding for addiction and mental health services is being abruptly terminated nationwide. As these dollars disappear, MDCC’s work depends more than ever on private funders and philanthropic partners to ensure care continues for our community.

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

01/06/2026

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

01/05/2026

A new law went into effect on January 1, that requires insurers to cover mental health like physical illness

A new Colorado law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, focused on achieving mental health parity for insurance coverage.

01/01/2026

Here’s to a new year and new possibilities—may 2026 bring growth, hope, and care for ourselves and one another.

12/24/2025

The holidays can be joyful and stressful—remember it’s okay to slow down, set boundaries, and check in with yourself along the way.

12/23/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, connection, and moments that bring you peace. 💙

12/23/2025

Looking for support? Getting started with care at Maria Droste is simple — just call our Access Center or complete the New Client Registration form to be matched with a clinician who meets your needs. Whether you’re seeking in-person or telehealth support, we’re here to help you take the first step.

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12/22/2025

More folks experiencing homelessness in Denver are now connecting with health, counseling & support services, averaging over 9 meaningful service encounters per person—a sign of deeper engagement and expanded care.

More members of Denver’s homeless population are gaining access to health and behavioral services, according to city officials who briefed the Community Planning and Housing Committee on Tuesday. They’re getting more services, and they’re sticking around longer. Data from the Denver Department...

12/21/2025

Your diet may affect anxiety, with research linking nutrient gaps like magnesium & choline to anxious feelings—but supplements aren’t a cure and should complement, not replace, clinical care. https://www.vox.com/life/472211/anxiety-treatment-supplement-diet-magnesium-choline

12/19/2025

New research shows stress, anxiety & depression aren’t just mental health issues — they raise risk for heart attack, stroke & other cardiovascular disease too, highlighting how closely emotional wellbeing and heart health are linked.

And more health news updates from Morning Rounds

12/18/2025

Our “sixth sense,” interoception, shapes how we experience mental health—from anxiety to eating disorders—and understanding these internal signals could change how we approach mind-body wellness.

Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments