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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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KVC Health Systems and Relias Partner to Transform Clinician Skills for Youth Suicide Prevention

With youth suicide rates rising, KVC Health Systems and Relias embark on a groundbreaking partnership that combines training and research to build a stronger suicide-prevention workforce.

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Neurodivergent Minds Need Different Support. Here’s What Helps

Discover the strengths of neurodivergent individuals and learn how parents, caregivers, educators and mental health professionals can provide effective, inclusive mental health support tailored to their unique needs.

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Building Hope Together: St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems Celebrate a Milestone for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health

Learn more about this major step forward for children’s mental health in Missouri as St. Louis Children’s and KVC build a new, 77-bed, life-saving mental health hospital opening in late 2026.

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The 5 Most Common Mental Disorders in Children

By understanding the most common disorders and factors that might be hindering to a child’s development, we can help our children get the attention and treatment they need.

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Raising Kids in a Digital World: Lessons from The Anxious Generation

The Anxious Generation outlines the impact of smartphones and social media on today’s youth and the decline of free play and real-world interaction — and the mental health crisis experienced by this generation as a result. Get practical advice from KVC experts to help you partner with your child to set healthy boundaries around technology and social media use.

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6 Ways Adults Can Foster Belonging and Prevent Bullying

According to Dr. Brené Brown “the opposite of belonging is fitting in”. Explore how parents, caregivers and teachers can foster true belonging to prevent bullying and help every child feel accepted.

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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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