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Resnick, now 18 years old and recovered from her anorexia, is trying to help prevent other young Coloradans from going through what she went through.
March 18, 2023
KUNC: Bills aimed at addressing disordered eating spotlight a growing public health issue
Aimee Resnick, in recovery since her hospitalization for anorexia in high school, worked with Sen. Moreno on eating disorder policy as a member of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council, a statewide group of youth representation from across the state.
March 1, 2023
Colorado has an opportunity to respond to the needs of youth by passing a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention...This legislation will be a trailblazer nationwide, creating the first-ever public health office devoted to disordered eating.
February 2, 2023
KUNC: Effort to expand substance abuse treatment in schools advances at the statehouse
Under HB23-1009, a new committee in the Department of Education would be tasked with developing a system for identifying and addressing substance misuse that could be used by schools across the state.
January 27, 2023
“Every single young person, including myself, can point to at least one peer who struggles with substances,” said Siddharth Nareddy, a student at Peak to Peak High School and another member of the Youth Advisory Council. “This bill is a necessary investment in the future of Colorado.”
January 25, 2023
Coming on the heels of a contentious debate over state social studies standards, Senate Bill 8 would create a formal process for current students to have a voice in the development of Colorado academic standards...
January 10, 2023
Teenagers from the Colorado Youth Advisory Council are pursuing three new state policies to address substance abuse, eating disorders and disciplinary actions in schools.
September 30, 2022
Features COYAC Alum: Aimee Resnick- The high rate of mental health struggles among her peers in Colorado is what prompted Aimee Resnick, 17, of Centennial, Colorado, to advocate for a now-state law that requires student ID cards to feature the state's free, 24/7 mental health hotline.
September 26, 2022
Teenagers from the Colorado Youth Advisory Council proposed several new state policies on Friday, including suggestions to better address substance abuse, eating disorders and HIV in schools.
August 6, 2022
Our idea is to make sure they know, and now it’s a bill in the General Assembly
March 30, 2022