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Improving the availability of inclusive mental health
services for all residents in Clay, Platte and Ray counties.



News of Interest

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: 

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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.

Sleep Hygiene Flyer

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.

Smart Phone Apps Available for Everyone


The Clay, Platte, Ray Mental Health Board of Trustees
3100 NE 83rd Street, #2700, Kansas City, MO 64119 • (816) 468-1772 •
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