Colorado Introduces New Adolescent Program At Peak View Behavioral Health

Circle Connections: New Products & Services Around 30 states have reduced mental health spending since 2008, but one local hospital has seen the need for an increase in treatment for adolescents. Dr. Ken Calhoun oversees the new inpatient and outpatient adolescent program at Peak View Behavioral Health. The expansion is now open with 20 beds for 12 to 17-year-olds. Without treatment, Dr. Calhoun says children could face life-long challenges. Kids stay from five to ten days in the in-patient treatment, primarily for depression and anxiety. He says society is beginning to recognize mental health issues as . . .