Kansas youth experience waitlists and barriers to getting critical, life-saving psychiatric care. KVC Hospitals is addressing the bed shortage in Kansas to advance children’s mental health care.
As a Therapist at KVC Hospitals, Janny provides knowledge and resources that empower the children and teens we serve to be their own advocates and achieve mental health wellness.
Angela shares how KVC Hospitals saved her adolescent daughter’s life after bullying led her to severe depression and psychiatric hospitalization.
Astra Garner, Vice President of Clinical Advancement for KVC Hospitals, discusses how to prevent suicide, look for the warning signs, and find helpful resources.
No one had ever shown Mallory how to live with her disease. She was struggling, but one dedicated KVC employee showed her how to be healthy.
Teen suicides are often misunderstood with many false understandings surrounding prevention and the root of the issue. We are setting the record straight on some of these common myths.
During the MTV Video Music Awards this year, one rapper used his performance it as a platform to talk about suicide prevention awareness. Learn more here.
As the national rate of suicide in teens increases, it is important to know the warning signs, risk factors and how to create a safety plan for healing.
A recent study shows that teen suicide rates have doubled over the last decade. Read the blog to learn more about the study results, causes & how you can help.
“13 Reasons Why” has sparked a needed discussion about teen suicide. Hear what our therapists have to say about the series and talking to your children about it.
