mental health Archives - Page 3 of 3

12 Jul New Suicide Prevention Hotline Coming Soon

Posted at 12:45h in In The Community

This post originally appeared on Kentucky Youth Advocates blog. Mental health support and suicide prevention resources are a critical resource for Kentuckians. Children and their families across the Commonwealth struggled with their mental health well before the isolation and other challenges brought forth by the pandemic. Coming in July, a new...

06 Jul Why is social emotional competence important for children?

Posted at 14:34h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting

For many years, early childhood development focused on building young children’s academic skills to prepare them for school. However, growing evidence suggests that even more important than a child’s ability to count to 10 and say their ABCs is their ability to recognize and regulate their emotions. In fact, research...

31 May Check on Your New Mom Friends

Posted at 18:02h in Parenting

I became a new mom during the height of a global pandemic - in the summer of 2020 - and I was not okay… Becoming a new mom is one of the most stressful life changes that can occur. You can read all the books, watch all the videos, and seek...

15 Apr Just Checking In

Posted at 10:32h in In The Community, Parenting

With everything going on in the world, it can be difficult to make time for YOU. We are grateful for your support and your commitment to helping to end child abuse. But, the truth is, we’ve seen the comments, messages, and even felt it within our own staff. People are...

27 Mar Nutrition for Mental Wellbeing

Posted at 22:10h in In The Community, News

By: Cynthia Schepers - True Up Peer Support Coordinator National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.  As someone who suffers from multiple...

22 Nov Dear parents, How Do You Help Me? From a Teen

Posted at 11:16h in Parenting

Hi parents! My name is Felicity Therese Krueger. I am 18 years old [which means I have been a teenager for a hot minute now]. A Little about me; I'm an LGBT, anxious, dyslexic who grew up struggling with all the dramatics of middle and high school; all while dealing...

28 Sep “Your Feelings Are Valid and You are Not Alone”

Posted at 16:53h in In The Community, Parenting

"Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults and for every youth suicide it is estimated that 100 to 200 others attempt suicide.” - (JED Foundation, 2021) During their teenage years and young adulthood, many people experience significant stress from life transitions and changes, such as gaining more...

Report It

Kentucky

1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597-2331

Additional Support:

TEXT ALERTS!