Coloradans’ mental health is finally improving, despite high levels of self-reported loneliness and widespread problems affording necessities, according to a poll of roughly 10,000 people.

The Colorado Health Access Survey , released Wednesday, polled residents from February through July, asking about their economic and mental health struggles. It also touched on demographic data and whether respondents had health insurance.

Here are some of the top takeaways from the survey, which the Colorado Health Institute conducts in odd-numbered years.

Fewer people report poor mental health

This year, 20.5% of respondents reported their mental health was poor on at least eight days in the previous month, down from a high of 26.1% in 2023.

Rates of poor mental health had increased each time th

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