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Helping Kids Heal: Inside the Life of a Behavioral Health Technician

Looking for a meaningful mental health career? Learn what it’s like to be a Behavioral Health Technician- from daily routines to emotional support, Behavioral Health Technicians help children and teens feel heard, cared for and understood throughout their healing journey.

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4 State-Specific Factors That Affect a Child’s Wellbeing

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The new KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation describes what factors affect a child’s overall wellbeing.

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Addiction Is Not A Moral Failure… It’s a Brain Disorder

Dr. Nora Volkow, neuroscientist and Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse

Addiction has been widely viewed as the result of poor self-control and personal behavioral choices. In this TEDMED talk, Dr. Volkow discusses how images of the human brain provide insight into the role of the chemical dopamine.

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7 Ways to Help Children with Autism Thrive

When a child you care about is autistic, you may notice their creativity, honesty, deep focus, strong sense of fairness or unique way of connecting. You may also wonder how […]

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Safe & Connected™ Practice Model: How KVC Is Transforming Child Welfare & Long-Term Wellbeing

At KVC, our work has always been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: children are safest and healthiest when they grow up connected to their families and communities. Every […]

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From Swifties to Soccer Fans: The Mental Health Benefits of Fandom

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Being a fan can be more than fun. From Taylor Swift and Star Wars to Chiefs Kingdom and the FIFA World Cup 2026™, healthy fandom can help children and teens make friends and feel less alone. Hear how KVC’s mental health experts explain the mental health benefits of fandom.

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What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know About Teen Body Image

It’s no secret that teens are prone to insecurities about body image and self-worth. Being a teenager in today’s culture — with constant Internet and social media access — has made body image issues even more prevalent. Let’s explore how parents and caregivers can help children build self-esteem.

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10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Social Workers

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Behind every moment of stability, there’s a social worker who helped make it possible. But what do social workers actually do day to day? From supporting families in crisis to providing a majority of mental health care in the U.S., their impact goes far beyond what most people realize. Here are 10 surprising things you may not know about social workers.

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Ready to Start Your Gratitude Practice? These Tips Will Be a Game-Changer for Your Wellness!

Wish you could slow down time and let go of stress? Gratitude might be the simple but powerful tool to transform your relationship to life events, support your connections to others and boost your overall health.

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Why AI Chatbots Can’t Replace Human Connection: Protecting Youth Mental Health in a Digital World

Discover the intersection of AI and mental health, the risks of replacing real connection with technology, and how families can build healthy boundaries around technology.

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