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Improving the availability of inclusive mental health
services for all residents in Clay, Platte and Ray counties.
The Mental Health Board will share news of interest from throughout Clay, Platte and Ray counties, as well as state and national items of importance to the mental health community.
Check this page regularly for updates and additions.Webinars
Families for Depression Awareness-Tuesday March 25,2025. 6:00-7:30 pm-Zoom-(Free): Bridging the Gap-Supporting Loved Ones While They Wait for Mental Health Care. Register and more information at: Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bridging the Gap: Supporting Loved Ones as They Wait for Mental Health Care . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Mental Health America Hearland-Friday, March 28, 2025. 9:30am-12:30 pm-Zoom- ($45 fee): Psychotropic Medication Review for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Depression in Adults, Register and more information at: Psychotropic Review for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Depression in Adults
Mental Health America Heartland -Friday, April 4, 2025 9:30am-12:30 pm-Zoom- ($45 fee): Understanding Autism & Using Strength Based Adaptions in CBT,, Register and more information at: Understanding Autism and Using Strengths-Based Adaptations in CBT: Strategies for More Inclusive and Accessible Psychotherapy
Families for Depression Awareness-Tuesday April 29, 2025. 6:00-7:30pm-Zoom (Free): Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills that Work. Register and more information at:
NAMI Kansas 2025 Webinar 1: Living with TD & Daily Living Skills (60 Min.) :
NAMI Kansas 2025 Webinar 1: Living with TD & Daily Living Skills
University Health Behavioral Health Virtual Room of Refuge Self-Use This Link
Resources
Nami information on mental health conditions (includes bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.):https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/
Nami information on common conditions with mental illness including anosognosia, risk of suicide, self-harm, sleep disorder, and subbstance abuse Common with Mental Illness
Nami information on medications: Types of Medication
Six Things Parents Should Know About Opiods from Children's Mercy Hospital
Quick reference on mental health for faith leaders
Indepth information on mental health for faith leaders
Five things you should know about stress (NIMH) Download Self-Care outline.
NAMI Missouri Parents' Guide provides information and resources for families whose youth are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health concerns. Download Here.
NAMI Missouri newsletter shows recent events & future training schedule for those interested in leading/presenting Nami programs (page 4,5,&6): https://namimissouri.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/05/Spring-2024-Newsletter-red.pdf.
University Health Behavioral Health Virtual Room of Refuge Self-Care.
NAMI Homefront Helps Vets, Caregivers
Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Adolescents
NAMI Family and Friends Seminar Series
NAMI Updates List of Support Groups
NAMI Provider Programs Scheduled
Family Support at Beacon Mental Health
Some Ideas on Finding a Counselor
Some Simple Steps to Mental Wellness
Two Programs to Help with Awareness
Mental Health Issues Widespread But Treatable
Warmline Offers Compassionate Ear
Hope & Help for Youth Suicide Prevention
In Our Own Voice Offers Unique Presentations
Great Statewide Resource for Missouri College Students
NAMI Ending Silence for Classrooms, Youth Groups
National Mental Health Hotline
Everyone Can Need Help. It Is Available!
Basic Wellness Can Be a Big Help
Searchable Webinars on Mental Health
Warmline Offers Non-Emergency Help
PBS Documentary Now Available Online
The Challenges of Diagnosing Bipolar
Resources for Relaxatioin from TMC