by Christine Tatum | Jan 6, 2026 | Advocacy, Denver's Health, Public Policy, Resources for mental health professionals
If a book ever were written about the history of mental healthcare in Colorado, Jan. 6, 2026, would earn prominent mention because Denver Health, the public hospital where Dr. Chris Thurstone serves as chairman of behavioral health services, became the state’s first...
by Christine Tatum | Dec 12, 2025 | Denver's Health
Denver Health’s new Integrative Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit (IMAP) is a first in Colorado and one of few in the United States. The 12-bed unit brings together medical and behavioral healthcare specialists in one collaborative setting to better treat...
by Christine Tatum | Jun 26, 2025 | Marijuana, People Making A Difference
Our friends at the drug-abuse prevention and education nonprofit Johnny’s Ambassadors have produced an important documentary about cannabis-induced psychosis. We hope you’ll make time to watch Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: A Silent Epidemic and share it far...
by Christine Tatum | May 11, 2025 | Parenting, People Making A Difference
We’re delighted to share that our son, Christian Asa Thurstone, is valedictorian of the Valor Christian High School Class of 2025. Asa, who already has one research publication under his belt, has accepted the prestigious Aequitas Fellowship in Global Public...
by Christine Tatum | Apr 4, 2024 | Marijuana, Media
Dr. Christian Thurstone spoke with NBC News for this report about teen marijuana use and growing concerns about the rising number of cases of cannabis-induced psychosis. From the report: “As many as half of people with cannabis-induced psychosis may go on to...