Prioritizing School Mental Health

Oct 25, 2017

Recently we announced that in partnership with ESU3, we would be taking over the reins of the Nebraska School Mental Health Conference from BHECN. We are very excited to take on this initiative and feel it strongly aligns with our mission and the importance we place on early intervention and prevention. Several ESU staff and two of us from the foundation spent last week in Washington, DC attending the National School Mental Health Conference to help guide our efforts at the state level.

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The Best Food for Your Mood

Oct 25, 2017

Many of us who are looking to stay or get into better shape start to evaluate one or two areas of our lives: what we do to move and what we put into our body. If weight loss is your goal, you increase your cardio and weight lifting while decreasing your caloric intake. When you want to bulk up and gain more muscle, you start lifting even heavier weights and increase your daily protein consumption. While all of this takes care of your physical health, what about mental health?

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New Research on Youth Trauma Treatment

Oct 25, 2017

In early October I had the opportunity to sit down with Ben Czyz, a licensed mental health therapist with Lutheran Family Services in Omaha. Czyz had reached out to The Kim Foundation to update us on an exciting new research project that Lutheran Family Services, Boys Town, Creighton, and the Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska will soon be embarking on.

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Fears, Frights, and Phobias

Oct 17, 2017

Fear is an interesting emotion. With Halloween coming in just a few weeks, some of us will get to experience our terrors all around us. Whether it be a fake spider at our desk, eerie skulls lying about, or children and adults parading around in scary costumes, fear can come in many forms. Some fear can be healthy and even sought out by thrill seekers.

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World Mental Health Day 

Oct 11, 2017

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day each year.  It was first celebrated in 1992 by the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health which makes it the 25th anniversary of the event. 

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What is CTE?

Oct 04, 2017

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a neurodegenerative brain disease that has Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, aggression, rage, and sometimes suicidal behavior. It is believed to result from repeated head trauma, which results in a buildup of the abnormal protein called tau that clumps in the brain.

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Learning From Our Neighbors

Sep 27, 2017

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the first ever Kansas/Missouri Behavioral Health Coalitions Conference. Each year the states have done one individually, but they realized together, they are stronger and joined forces. It was amazing to see what they were able to pull off as they brought at least 1,200 people together from both states who share a passion for serving the behavioral health communities in their areas.

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Suicide Awareness Month

Sep 27, 2017

September was a busy month for everyone in the suicide awareness and prevention field. This year, National Suicide Prevention Week (NSPW) took place September 10th through the 16th (1). Since 1975, NSPW has an been annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.

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A Simple Conversation

Sep 20, 2017

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this time, many organizations, The Kim Foundation included, encourage all to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness of warning signs, and connect those in need to resources. Something you can do at any moment of the year is talk with someone you care about.

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