Answering the Call

Jun 10, 2015

Over the past few days, the Omaha area has endured the loss of several people to suicide. Answering a call or receiving a notification about the death of a community member will never be easy- this has become painfully clear. Because of my role at The Kim Foundation, I have spent countless hours researching suicide statistics, trends, common warning signs, prevention techniques, and even the history of suicide. But no book or online resource will ever fully prepare someone for the loss of a loved one to suicide.

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Project UROK

Jun 03, 2015

Project UROK is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a catalog of funny, meaningful videos for teenagers struggling with mental health issues, made by people who have been there before. In doing so, the site provides not only practical assistance, but also more importantly, a sense of belonging, a sense of comfort, and a sense of hope.

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Keeping Veteran Mental Health Top of Mind

May 27, 2015

This month marked the fifth annual Nebraska Behavioral Health Conference, Success, Hopes and Dreams in Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition to the fabulous key note speakers and numerous breakout sessions, this year we welcomed the talented actors of Outside the Wire for a free presentation of Theater of War.

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May 27, 2015

As many of you know, May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, which is obviously quite important to us here at The Kim Foundation. As we spend all of the year working to build awareness around mental health, we greatly appreciate a month being set aside for the entire country to focus on it as well.

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#B4Stage4

May 20, 2015

As many know, May is Mental Health Awareness month. Mental Health America launched an early identification and intervention awareness campaign called, #B4Stage4. Many people may not realize that their symptoms such as loss of sleep, trouble concentrating, and increased or decreased appetite could be a sign of a deeper problem.

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Mental Health in the Workplace

May 14, 2015

The importance of mental wellness is finally beginning to get noticed by corporations across the country. Joe Sifer, senior vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and technology firm, understands first-hand that the connection between mind and body is undeniable.

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K2 Outbreak in Lincoln

May 06, 2015

Last November I wrote an article in our monthly newsletter entitled “The Scary Truth About Synthetic Drugs.” These man-made drugs look much like normal marijuana, however, the lethal compound sprayed on the leaves can cause paranoia, hallucinations, psychosis, and in some cases death. In recent weeks Lincoln, Nebraska has seen over 100 K2 overdoses, leading police to search two local smoke shops and seize more than 1,200 packages of the drug.

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National Council for Behavioral Health Conference 2015

Apr 28, 2015

What do you get when you have Colin Powell, Patrick Kennedy, Ezekiel Emanuel, Ashley Judd, David Satcher, Melissa d’Arabian, Marin Ireland, Susan Cain, Dan Buettner, and a number of other phenomenal individuals speaking on mental and behavioral health in the beautiful sunshine of Orlando, Florida? You get the 2015 National Council Behavioral Health Conference!

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Spring Cleaning, Budding Problems

Apr 28, 2015

Spring is finally here! For many, the beautiful weather gives us the inspiration to clean out garages, closets, and drawers that miraculously filled with junk over the winter months. Spring cleaning is often a natural response to too much clutter.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if all that stuff your family accumulates didn’t ever get thrown out?

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