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The Kim Foundation Update
The recent taste of nice weather has most definitely left us all with Spring Fever! Aside from enjoying the sunshine and fairer temperatures, we have had a lot going on here at the office. We have confirmed our speaker for A Time for Hope & Healing, but we won’t reveal who it is just yet!
Developing the Art of Resiliency
I recently had a discussion with a local group of school counselors and administrators and asked them why they thought there has been such an increase in cases of self-harm, depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide among their students. During this conversation, we found ourselves on the topic of resiliency.
The Shift Of Mental Illness On TV
We often find that media does not always portray people with mental illness in the best light. Rather than educating people about the mental health conditions and instilling hope in the recovery process,
Celebrating 15 Years
The Kim Foundation is proud to share that this year marks our 15th anniversary of making a difference in the community! Throughout the year, we will be highlighting our organization while providing mental health information, as we continue being a supportive resource and compassionate voice for lives touched by mental illness and suicide.
Metro Area LOSS Team Monthly Blog
January has been a tough month for our community due to the number…
Why People-First Language Matters
As I was pondering what to write about this month, I was struck by the number of cringe worthy moments I was experiencing while reading a variety of media outlets or hearing presentations by experts and providers in the mental health field. Too often I am reading or hearing, “mentally ill person,” or “bipolar individual,” or “suicidal person.” Why does this matter? Well because, above all else, this person is still that, a person.
New Website Improving Mental Health Access in Omaha Area Launches
Approximately one in five adults experience mental illness in a given year, and approximately 20 percent of youth ages 13 to 18 live with a mental health condition. Project Harmony, in partnership with The Kim Foundation, Project Everlast, and Region 6 Behavioral Health, have joined efforts to improve access to mental health resources and treatment for children and families in our community through one dedicated website, NebraskaMentalHealth.com.
Stress in School-Age Children
School related stress has become a problem for children nationwide. Nearly one in three teenagers told the American Psychological Association that, “Stress drove them to sadness or depression and their single biggest source of stress was school.”
“Be 1 In A Million”
The National Council for Behavioral Health announced a new campaign in January called, “Be 1 In a Million.” The campaign is aimed to train one million people in Mental Health First Aid. This would double the current estimated 500,000 people trained in the United States.
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