2019 Public Health in the Rockies

Behavioral health is increasingly recognized as a key component of the health of the community.  However, traditional public health surveillance tools have limited ability to characterize behavioral health problems.  We provide an example of using well-established and novel data sources to provide a comprehensive view of depression in Denver, including barriers to care. We are now working with healthcare systems, policymakers, community-based organizations, researchers and community members to address the gaps identified in the report.