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What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Month

To help protect you and those close to you from suicide, it’s important to learn the warning signs and how you can help prevent it.

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The National Foster Care Placement Crisis: Why Are Kids Sleeping in Offices? [VIDEO]

National foster care placement crisis: Why are kids sleeping in offices, hotels and more?

In recent years, some children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no foster homes or care centers available. Why is this happening and how can we stop it?

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Addressing the Emergency Room Crisis: KVC’s Efforts to Improve Access to Mental Health Services

Young teenage female patient talking to professional mental therapist.

We are facing a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health and the need for care is greater than ever. Emergency rooms have become both the first and last resort for many children and families. Learn more about the emergency room crisis and how KVC is working to expand access to quality, compassionate mental health treatment.

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What Parents & Teens Need to Know About the Surgeon General’s Mental Health Warning for Social Media

Mother Talking With Teenage Daughter At Home Looking At Social Media On Mobile Phone Together

Social media plays a significant role in our daily lives and supports our connections. But it’s a tool we need to learn to use in a way that doesn’t negatively impact our wellbeing and young people don’t always have the resources to navigate the complexities social media presents. Learn more about Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy’s social media and mental health warning.

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Simone Biles’ Journey: Mental Health, Connection and Resilience

Simone Biles has not only changed gymnastics forever but she’s also transformed the way we look at mental health. There’s so much we can learn about the impact of connection and self-care from her story.

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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Foster Care & Adoption

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Read award-winning, inspiring stories of connection from children and families we’ve served, foster and adoptive families, and KVC team members.

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From Worries to Wellness: A Parent’s Guide to Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety

teenage boy sharing his thoughts on anxiety with adolescent psychologist

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges among children and teens. In this article, we dive into the different types of anxiety we treat at KVC. Get to know the signs and symptoms of anxiety and how you can support children in their mental wellness.

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What Does a Mental Health Crisis Look Like?

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When someone you care for is going through a mental health crisis, the best thing to do is be prepared. Learn how to recognize it and be prepared.

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New Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & More

Spring/Summer issue of Thriving

In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read inspiring stories about health, strengthening families, creating families, and the latest news and events.

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Hope and Healing: How KVC is Working to End Suicide

Suicide is on the rise, particularly in isolated areas with limited access to mental health care. Learn more about KVC’s evidence-based clinical practices that support suicide prevention. As a community, we can end suicide.

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