Mental Health Crisis in Indonesia

Apr 21, 2016

More than 57,000 people in Indonesia with mental health conditions have been subject to pasung. Pasung is the practice of being shackled or locked up in a confined space for an extended period of time as form of “treatment.” Currently, there are an estimated 18,000 people in Indonesia who are victims to pasung, and nearly 57,000 people have experienced it in their lifetime.

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15 Mental Health Facts

Apr 13, 2016

2016 marks the 15th year for The Kim Foundation as a local nonprofit and mental health advocate. We have dedicated ourselves to reducing the stigma associated with mental illness by being a supportive resource and compassionate voice for lives touched by mental illness and suicide. When you look at the 15 mental health statistics listed below, it is apparent that our work remains a priority for us to see positive change in the mental health field.

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Metro Area LOSS Team Monthly Update

Apr 06, 2016

This month we had record attendance at our monthly meeting, which gave us a great opportunity to discuss as a group the direction of the team. We talked about some of the challenges we have been facing and came up with some solutions and possible alternatives.

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In Like A Lion

Mar 29, 2016

You know those moments when you feel like you’re on the verge of something big? Or you can feel the tide changing for the better and exciting things are around the bend? We are feeling that way at The Kim Foundation these days! Or what about the saying that us Nebraskans know all too well with our ever changing weather patterns, In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb?

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Mindfulness

Mar 29, 2016

I had the opportunity to attend the Completely Kids Author Luncheon on March 2nd where Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, spoke about his book Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love With Expectations and Protection With Trust.

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Mental Health On College Campuses

Mar 16, 2016

Mental health on college campuses remains a crucial puzzle piece in the overall wellness of young adults. However, suicide continues to be the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24 years old.

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Spring into Improved Mental Health

Mar 09, 2016

Spring is around the corner and many are thinking about ways to get outdoors and increase their physical activity. Whether they start walking, biking, or even roller blading, all are ways to help improve their physical health. How many of them have thought about improving their mental health though?

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Metro Area LOSS Team Monthly Update

Mar 02, 2016

After a very difficult month of January, our team was pleased to see our suicide calls drop over recent weeks. While the numbers have dropped a bit, we still had two local suicide losses which is two too many.

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The Kim Foundation Update

Feb 23, 2016

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!

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