The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisville understands the importance of mental health. Our mission is to strengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. Take a moment today to reflect on your mental health and recognize its importance. Just as you prioritize your...
October 2024 is National Bullying Prevention Month. Importantly, with school faculties short on time and resources but welcoming much-needed support to address productive ways to counter bullying and connect students to mental health support, Be Strong’s Resilience program, free + anonymous Be Strong App, and Bullying Prevention Checklist is here...
This October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. The Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at the Lurie...
by Dr. Nancy L. Weaver You see a parent yelling at their child in public. What should you do? Let’s say you stop by the grocery store after a long day at work in a hurry to get something quick for dinner. As you’re rushing through the store, you hear a mom...
The end of summer signals the start of a new school year, a time filled with fresh opportunities, new friendships, and exciting learning adventures. Preparing your family for this transition can be a joyful and rewarding experience. Check out some encouraging tips to help you and your children navigate the...
Parent Perspective By Valerie Frost Whoever needed the thick skin to come up with sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me as a coping strategy is either featured on an episode of Dr.Phil or has run up quite the tab on a mental health professional’s...
This originally appeared as an op-ed in the NKY Tribune on April 24, 2024.By Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody Child abuse cases grab headlines and our hearts. We are often left asking: “how could this happen?” and “who would hurt an innocent child?” Substantiated cases of child abuse lead to intervention measures, which are...
By Casey Lane, InternIt can be an especially vulnerable, scary, and confusing time when you suspect or know that you need to seek mental or behavioral health for your child. Where do you even begin? CrisisIf your child is currently experiencing or at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis -...
Originally published by our partners at The Bounce Coalition.As March rolls in, it brings with it a significant celebration for an essential profession: social work. March is Social Work Month, a time to honor and recognize the tireless efforts of social workers who dedicate their lives to helping others navigate through...
Shared from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Random Acts of Kindness Week is the perfect time to #MakeKindnessTheNorm by sharing your stories of kindness along with making a big impact through small acts. See what a difference a small act can make - Meet Norm. Visit randomactsofkindness.org for FREE inspiration, ideas,...