The Kim Foundation Blog features insights, news and resources on mental health and suicide prevention. Check back often to stay updated and informed.
With February, comes imaging of hearts, cupid, and love all around. February 14th is Valentine’s Day and is often a day known for letting your loved ones know how much they mean to you. As you write cards, shop for chocolates, or pick out the perfect flowers, don’t forget to show yourself a little love this holiday as well.
Being a student-athlete is hard. There is an added pressure to excel both on the court and in the classroom. Failure is just not an option. An article, Taking Notice of the Hidden Injury by Nicole Noren, explains the struggles many student-athletes are facing.
With a new year comes new opportunity for change and growth, and there are plenty of bills before the State Legislature this session that will allow for growth in the mental health field if they are passed. Some of the bills we are keeping our eye on are LB923, LB887, LB931 and LB916.
WJAG, NewsTalk780 in Norfolk, NE recently featured a series of interviews with area residents affected by suicide. Family members and friends left behind often wonder if there is anything they could have done to prevent the situation. Experts recommend seeking help as soon as you suspect a friend or family member is contemplating suicide. Although it is a difficult conversation to have, getting a person to talk about their situation makes them feel less isolated and may prevent them from attempting suicide. The Kim Foundation’s website provides a list of emergency hotlines as well as support groups throughout the state of Nebraska.
Winter is in full swing, and for some, this seems like the longest season of all. With the cold days still coming, there are times you may feel a little bluer than other. Just because summer is far off does not mean you can not enjoy these colder days. Here are a few things you can do in order to better enjoy the winter months.
When it comes to the subject of mental illness, many people instantly feel uncomfortable. The stigma that is related to this disease leaves people silent and turning the other way. A campaign, OK2TALK, is working to turn this stigma around.
This 2014 year, NAMI will be celebrating their 35th anniversary. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is an organization committed to working for more services, support, and treatment for those suffering from a mental illness.
With today being New Year’s Eve, many are creating long lists of resolutions. These lists will contain everything from pounds to be lost to old habits to be broken. Some will be forgotten in just a few short months while others can be life changing. As you construct your resolutions this year, consider adding more volunteering opportunities to this list.
It’s hard. Raising a child with a mental illness is not an easy task. The diagnosis of a mental illness is the first step on a long road. Just because the child is getting the help and treatment they need, it does not mean there are no setbacks. It is still a struggle every day.
The Butterball hotline is taking calls, sweet potatoes are flying from the produce aisle, and families everywhere are divided between fresh vs. canned cranberry. We love this Holiday! The Kim Foundation wishes you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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