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services for all residents in Clay, Platte and Ray counties.
News of Interest
The Mental Health Board will share news of interest from throughout Clay, Platte and Ray counties, as well as state and national items of importance to the mental health community.
Check this page regularly for updates and additions.Webinars
NAMI Kansas 2025 Webinar 1: Living with TD & Daily Living Skills (60 Min.) :
NAMI Kansas 2025 Webinar 1: Living with TD & Daily Living Skills
University Health Behavioral Health Virtual Room of Refuge Self-Use This Link
Resources
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Encourage Hope & Help is a suicide prevention website for youth in the Kansas City Area. Through education & prevention efforts, they strive to reduce youth suicide.
Mental Health America Resources: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/
NAMI information on mental health conditions (includes bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.):https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/
NAMI information on common conditions with mental illness including anosognosia, risk of suicide, self-harm, sleep disorder, and subbstance abuse Common with Mental Illness
NAMI information on medications: Types of Medication
Six Things Parents Should Know About Opiods from Children's Mercy Hospital
Quick reference on mental health for faith leaders
Indepth information on mental health for faith leaders
Five things you should know about stress (NIMH) Download Self-Care outline.
Self-Care- Mayo Clinic Relaxation Techniques: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368
Self Care in All Areas – Types of self care flyer.
NAMI Missouri Parents' Guide provides information and resources for families whose youth are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health concerns. Download Here.
University Health Behavioral Health Virtual Room of Refuge Self-Care.
Smart Phone Apps Available for Everyone
NAMI Mental Health College Guide:https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/guides/mental-health-college-guide/
Webinars Offer Wide Range of Support, Help
NAMI Basics Geared for Parents, Caregivers
Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Adolescents
NAMI Family and Friends Seminar Series
NAMI Updates List of Support Groups
Family Support at Beacon Mental Health
Some Ideas on Finding a Counselor
Some Simple Steps to Mental Wellness
Two Programs to Help with Awareness
Mental Health Issues Widespread But Treatable
Warmline Offers Compassionate Ear
Hope & Help for Youth Suicide Prevention
In Our Own Voice Offers Unique Presentations
Great Statewide Resource for Missouri College Students
NAMI Ending Silence for Classrooms, Youth Groups
National Mental Health Hotline
Everyone Can Need Help. It Is Available!
Basic Wellness Can Be a Big Help
Searchable Webinars on Mental Health
PBS Documentary Now Available Online
The Challenges of Diagnosing Bipolar
Resources for Relaxatioin from TMC