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How Gun Violence Affects Your Child and How to Support Their Mental Health

Gun violence is prevalent in the U.S. and the leading cause of death for children. Find out how you can help your child cope and feel safe.

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First-Ever Mental Wellness Expo Shines a Light on Mental Health Challenges and Support Available

Mental Wellness Expo 2022 - KVC Health Systems Legacy Brokers Kansas City

A new survey shows that Americans are experiencing more stress than ever before. Join us for the first annual Mental Wellness Expo. A free event in-person or online.

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Oprah Winfrey Examines Childhood Trauma and How to Treat It

Oprah reports on childhood trauma

*Photo credit: 60 Minutes In the United States, an epidemic has been sweeping across the nation, being passed down from generation to generation and contributing to some of the worst […]

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

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Read this article to understand how you can continue helping a child after they discharge from a children’s psychiatric hospital.

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Why Youth in Foster Care Are Vulnerable to Human Trafficking and How Caregivers Can Protect Them

foster care and human trafficking connection

The sad reality is that there is a link between the foster care system and human trafficking. Any advocate of children, especially foster parents, need to be aware of the ways children in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked.

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KVC Health Systems Debuts New Tagline

KVC's new tagline - KVC Health Systems

Learn why nonprofit leader KVC Health Systems is moving from “People matter” to a new tagline that calls attention to a universal human need.

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20 Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Childhood Adversity & Getting Mental Health Support

KVC Story Contest 2019 Winners - Share your story - Inspiring stories of overcoming childhood adversity

In our annual Story Contest, we received 55 inspiring stories of overcoming childhood adversity, mental health needs, loneliness and hopelessness.

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How to Know When You Need Mental Health Support: Coping During COVID-19

Mom with child - knowing when you need mental health support

How do you know when you need mental health support during the coronavirus pandemic? Part of a series “Coping During COVID-19” from the experts at KVC.

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How You and Your Child Build Resilience: Coping During COVID-19

Strong father and child build resilience

Build resilience for you & your child while coping with the coronavirus pandemic. Part of a series “Coping During COVID-19” offering mental health support.

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How to Create A Mental Health Coping Toolkit for Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping During COVID-19

Mother and son cycling, coping with coronavirus

Create a toolkit to help manage anxiety while coping with coronavirus pandemic. Part of a series “Coping During COVID-19” offering mental health support.

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