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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.