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Posts Tagged ‘child mental health’

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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A Parent’s Guide to Practicing Emotional Regulation and Teaching Your Child How to Navigate Big Feelings

Mother and child laughing and drawing in the kitchen

Effectively regulating our emotions is foundational to our wellbeing. Learn how you can continue to improve your emotional regulation skills and get a free emotional regulation worksheet to help build a plan with your child.

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Equal Care for All: The Urgent Need for Mental Health Parity

young boy sits with therapist

Why does the disparity between mental health and physical health exist, and how can we fix it? Together, we can make mental healthcare accessible, affordable, and as valued as physical healthcare.

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5 Ways Parents and Caregivers Can Help Children Build Self-Esteem and Self-Love

Find out how you can help kids build self-esteem to empower them with confidence and resilience for lifelong happiness and success.

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KVC Health Systems Opens First Joint Venture Hospital: Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Camber Mental Health Unveil $53 Million Mental Wellness Campus

The new Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health 72-bed mental wellness campus will officially open on December 2, 2024. This new hospital will have the ability to provide life-saving inpatient pediatric mental health treatment to more than 3,400 patients each year.

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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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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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