In these times of heightened stress with the many unknowns related to coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s more important than ever to take care of our mental health.

KVC Hospitals is creating several free, educational, and therapeutic resources to help families connect and navigate through the increased stress, isolation, and uncertainties during these times. As a national leader in behavioral and mental health treatment for youth ages 6 to 18, our mental health experts provide a wealth of knowledge to help your family overcome the many challenges COVID-19 brings.

Click here to learn how KVC Hospitals is protecting our clients and employees from COVID-19.

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• How Your Family Can Use Art Therapy to Connect & Cope During COVID-19 [VIDEO]

• Decrease Stress and Anxiety with These Simple Yoga Stretches [VIDEO]

• Children’s Mental Health Warning Signs to Watch During the Coronavirus Outbreak

• Staying Active Together: How Your Family Can Build Stronger Muscles and Bonds During COVID-19 [VIDEO]

• Easy Activities To Strengthen Your Child’s Brain

• A Granola Recipe That’s Good for Physical and Mental Health [VIDEO]

• Relieve Stress and Anxiety with this Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise [VIDEO]

• How to Create an Emotion Regulation Plan with Your Child

• Easy Deep Breathing Exercises That Reduce Stress and Anxiety [VIDEO]

• What is Mindfulness? [VIDEO]

• Support Your Child’s Brain Development With This Sing-Along [VIDEO]

• Showing More Gratitude Can Improve Your Mental Health [VIDEO]

   

Become Part of Our Emergency Response Team

Our extraordinary healthcare professionals are working hard to continue providing life-saving psychiatric treatment to children and teens struggling with their mental health. In these difficult times, we’re looking for incredible people like you to become an extension of our team by donating to our emergency response efforts. Learn more and make an online donation at kvc.org/emergencyfund.

About KVC Hospitals

KVC Hospitals and our sister organization, KVC Niles, remain open and accepting new clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team of healthcare professionals provides compassionate treatment for youth ages 6 to 18 who are experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, impacts of trauma, and other behavioral and mental health needs. To learn how your child can benefit from treatment at one of our inpatient acute hospitals or residential treatment centers, contact our Admissions team at (913) 890-7468 or hospitaladmissions@kvc.org. Click here to see all of our locations.