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The Cost of Success
For millions of high school seniors, the idea of going off to college is one filled with excitement and eagerness to gain independence. No more curfew, no one telling them when to study, or turn off the television; finally, freedom!stressed-child.jpg
However, are the expectations and pressure placed on college students today taking a toll on their mental health?
LOSS Team Coming to Metro Area
We held our first community involvement meeting for the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team that will be coming to the metro area. Nebraska currently has existing teams in Lincoln, Norfolk, and Kearney. The Kim Foundation is very excited to lead the effort of this crucial program for our area, and are grateful to Region 6 and the many community partners who have come together to help us make this possible.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Bill in NE
Last Wednesday, Senator Sara Howard presented a bill that is one near and dear to her heart; prescription drug monitoring.
Six years ago Senator Howard lost her older sister to a prescription overdose. Following a terrible car accident, Carrie Howard became addicted to prescription drugs and was in and out of the hospital, and substance abuse centers.
The Boy on the Bench
The image of Jesus sitting on a bench talking and listening to a teenage boy is a comforting one. “Lost and Found” portrays Jesus as a supportive friend, and a listening ear. However, the story behind Greg Olsen’s famous painting is one that very people know about, but millions can relate to; suicide.
Success, Hopes, and Dreams 2015
Planning for the annual Success, Hopes and Dreams conference is well underway! Once again the conference will bring together consumers, family members, providers, and it will be held in Lincoln at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel on May 12 and 13th, 2015.
Children’s Mental Health
Over the past decade, neuroscientists and mental health professionals have learned more about the development of a child’s brain. We now know that by the age of six, a child’s brain is 95% developed, and through this greater understanding of how fast, and when specific areas of children’s brains develop, we are learning more about the early stages of a wide range of mental illnesses that can appear later in life (NIMH.gov).
The Importance of Suicide Prevention & Postvention
Last month I mentioned that The Kim Foundation was moving forwarded in 2015 with a renewed focus on suicide prevention. As many of you know, suicide remains a public health crisis in our country. In 2012, there were 40,600 reported suicides in America. That equates to someone dying by suicide every 12.9 minutes. That is at least one in the time it will take you to read this newsletter.
The Difference Between Bipolar Type I & II
While you can find some general information about bipolar disorder on our web site, I was interested in learning more about the differences between bipolar type I and type II. This article will give you a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of the two main subtypes of bipolar disorder.
New “Nebraska Behavioral Health Jobs” Site
A new behavioral health job search site was recently launched and is ready to connect you to the latest behavioral health opportunities in Nebraska.
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