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Mindfulness
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.
Mental Health On College Campuses
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.
Spring into Improved Mental Health
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?
Metro Area LOSS Team Monthly Update
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.
The Kim Foundation Update
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!
Developing the Art of Resiliency
I recently had a discussion with a local group of school counselors and administrators and asked them why they thought there has been such an increase in cases of self-harm, depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide among their students. During this conversation, we found ourselves on the topic of resiliency.
The Shift Of Mental Illness On TV
We often find that media does not always portray people with mental illness in the best light. Rather than educating people about the mental health conditions and instilling hope in the recovery process,
Celebrating 15 Years
The Kim Foundation is proud to share that this year marks our 15th anniversary of making a difference in the community! Throughout the year, we will be highlighting our organization while providing mental health information, as we continue being a supportive resource and compassionate voice for lives touched by mental illness and suicide.
Metro Area LOSS Team Monthly Blog
January has been a tough month for our community due to the number…
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