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

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 and adult mental health treatment to more than 3,400 patients each year.

Learn about the types of mental health treatment for children and teens that can put your child on the path to mental health wellness.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Some children struggle to share their emotions. That’s why parents need to take the lead. Learn how to talk about mental health and suicide with children.

988 is a national suicide prevention hotline providing support to those experiencing mental distress. Learn more about it’s impact here.