Debunking Common Misconceptions About Psychiatric Medication
July 29, 2021
Psychiatric medications, used in conjunction with therapy and lifestyle changes, can help treat mental illness and improve quality of life.
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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
January 25, 2021
Read this article to understand how you can continue helping a child after they discharge from a children’s psychiatric hospital.
Connection First: How A KVC Therapist Created a Safe Space for Healing from Abuse
December 14, 2020
Catrina, a therapist at KVC’s children’s psychiatric hospital in Kansas City, shares how she helped a young boy heal from trauma. We all need connection.
How to Support Children’s Mental Health During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
November 24, 2020
COVID-19 is a source of stress and fear in youth. Learn how you can create a positive impact on children’s mental health and help them cope.
What You Need to Know About the Suicide Prevention Hotline Changing to 988
September 10, 2020
The number 988 will become a national suicide prevention hotline to help those experiencing mental distress receive efficient, expert support. Read this blog for everything you need to know.
What to Expect When Admitting Your Child to a Psychiatric Hospital
July 27, 2020
Children’s psychiatric hospitals help youth who are struggling with behavioral and mental health needs. Here are answers to the questions most commonly asked by parents and caregivers.
Children’s Mental Health Warning Signs to Watch During the Coronavirus Outbreak
April 10, 2020
Children often struggle to express their emotions. Read this blog to learn how COVID-19 is affecting children’s mental health and warning signs to look for.
Manage Stress and Anxiety About Coronavirus with These Tips
April 1, 2020
Trying to manage stress and anxiety about coronavirus seems impossible. In this blog, mental health expert, Brittany Kroeger, offers some essential tips that will improve your mental health!
How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus: From Child Mental Health Expert Annmarie Arensberg, LCSW, LSCSW
March 25, 2020
Child mental health expert, Annmarie Arensberg, shares her tips on how to talk to your child about COVID-19 so they can feel safe, heard and comforted.
Inpatient Mental Health & Residential Treatment: What’s the Difference?
November 22, 2019
Children and teens can sometimes exhibit behaviors that might need professional help, and it might become confusing. Here’s some helpful information about psychiatric care.