Did you know that young people 10 to 24 years old account for 14% of all suicides? This surpasses 6,500 deaths each year, making suicide the third leading cause of death for teens. As caregivers, it is important to know the warning signs and risk factors.
Meet Behavioral Health Counselor Kourtney who shares how her own experiences drive her to help children and teens in need.
When children learn about how the brain works, it can help them understand their own brain. KVC Hospitals’ staff work to create tools to better communicate how the brain works with kids in our care. Learn more here.
Children and teens receiving psychiatric treatment at KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital can now experience the healing power of dance, thanks to a partnership between KVC Hospitals, the Kansas School of Classical Ballet and Netsmart.
To celebrate Social Work Month in March, we sat down with staff at KVC Wheatland Hospital to find out what their typical work day looks like, some common misconceptions about social workers and what they enjoy most about working at KVC.
