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      Sunday COVID-19 Coverage: Total hospitalizations across the state fall below 1,000

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Pope, top Iraq Shiite cleric deliver message of coexistence

Pope, top Iraq Shiite cleric deliver message of coexistence

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High schoolers who misuse prescription opioids are at higher risk for suicidal behaviors

High schoolers who misuse prescription opioids are at higher risk for suicidal behaviors

  • Mar 5, 2021
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Jefferson City man runs over 560 miles to raise awareness about mental health

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Jefferson City man runs over 560 miles to raise awareness about mental health

  • Mar 3, 2021
Pediatrician: The pandemic is taking an alarming toll on children

Pediatrician: The pandemic is taking an alarming toll on children

  • Mar 2, 2021
A Brighter Tomorrow: MU Extension sponsors 'rural resiliency' webinar series for farmers dealing with stress

A Brighter Tomorrow: MU Extension sponsors 'rural resiliency' webinar series for farmers dealing with stress

  • Mar 2, 2021
Traumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic

Traumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic

  • Feb 26, 2021
Yes, pandemic paranoia is real, experts say

Yes, pandemic paranoia is real, experts say

  • Feb 23, 2021
'Absolutely defeated': Black nurses struggle with mental health support while battling COVID-19

'Absolutely defeated': Black nurses struggle with mental health support while battling COVID-19

  • Feb 22, 2021
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Study shows small workplace mistreatment can lead to suicidal thoughts

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Study shows small workplace mistreatment can lead to suicidal thoughts

  • Feb 17, 2021
Keep paying attention to your kids' mental health in this pandemic

Keep paying attention to your kids' mental health in this pandemic

  • Feb 10, 2021
Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley discusses mental health

Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley discusses mental health

  • Feb 9, 2021
Employees working from home are putting in longer hours than before the pandemic

Employees working from home are putting in longer hours than before the pandemic

  • Feb 8, 2021
A Brighter Tomorrow: Increase in anxiety and depression during pandemic; local resources available

A Brighter Tomorrow: Increase in anxiety and depression during pandemic; local resources available

  • Feb 3, 2021
Yale is offering its highly popular 'happiness' course to high school students for free

Yale is offering its highly popular 'happiness' course to high school students for free

  • Feb 2, 2021
Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help

Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help

  • Jan 27, 2021
Foods that can reduce stress

Foods that can reduce stress

  • Jan 26, 2021
How Black barbers have become mental health advocates for African American men

How Black barbers have become mental health advocates for African American men

  • Jan 25, 2021
Mental health is one of the biggest pandemic issues we'll face in 2021

Mental health is one of the biggest pandemic issues we'll face in 2021

  • Jan 21, 2021
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Mid-Missouri teen uses interdisciplinary therapy to battle chronic back pain, depression

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Mid-Missouri teen uses interdisciplinary therapy to battle chronic back pain, depression

  • Jan 20, 2021
The rise of the fake commute, and why it's good for your mental health

The rise of the fake commute, and why it's good for your mental health

  • Jan 18, 2021
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Tips on coping with change in uncertain times

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Tips on coping with change in uncertain times

  • Jan 6, 2021
Pandemic takes mental health toll on new moms

Pandemic takes mental health toll on new moms

  • Jan 5, 2021
Resolve to give yourself a break in 2021

Resolve to give yourself a break in 2021

  • Dec 29, 2020
A Brighter Tomorrow: Finding support for eating disorders amid the pandemic

A Brighter Tomorrow: Finding support for eating disorders amid the pandemic

  • Dec 23, 2020
Increased mental-health related visits to children's emergency rooms

Increased mental-health related visits to children's emergency rooms

  • Dec 21, 2020

Pandemic demand for mental health care is overwhelming providers

  • Dec 18, 2020
The son of an Iraq War veteran designed an app to stop his dad's PTSD nightmares

The son of an Iraq War veteran designed an app to stop his dad's PTSD nightmares

  • Dec 15, 2020
Missouri filmmaker inspires Black women to talk about mental health

Missouri filmmaker inspires Black women to talk about mental health

  • Dec 11, 2020
A Brighter Tomorrow: Seasonal affective disorder may heighten due to COVID-19

A Brighter Tomorrow: Seasonal affective disorder may heighten due to COVID-19

  • Dec 9, 2020
Teens with negative body image may experience depression as adults, study finds

Teens with negative body image may experience depression as adults, study finds

  • Dec 9, 2020
Therapists, patients embrace outdoor therapy in COVID-19 pandemic

Therapists, patients embrace outdoor therapy in COVID-19 pandemic

  • Dec 8, 2020
A Brighter Tomorrow: Local health organizations host virtual holiday mental health discussion

A Brighter Tomorrow: Local health organizations host virtual holiday mental health discussion

  • Dec 8, 2020
Stress during pregnancy may harm unborn baby's brain, studies find

Stress during pregnancy may harm unborn baby's brain, studies find

  • Dec 7, 2020
Front lines workers are using outdoor adventures to recharge

Front lines workers are using outdoor adventures to recharge

  • Dec 4, 2020
This therapist fights online toxicity, one TikTok video at a time

This therapist fights online toxicity, one TikTok video at a time

  • Dec 2, 2020
Nursing home residents face even lonelier holidays during the pandemic

Nursing home residents face even lonelier holidays during the pandemic

  • Dec 1, 2020
Young people's anxiety levels nearly doubled during first COVID-19 lockdown, study says

Young people's anxiety levels nearly doubled during first COVID-19 lockdown, study says

  • Nov 25, 2020
Missouri hospitals work to prevent COVID-19 burnout for their nurses, doctors

Missouri hospitals work to prevent COVID-19 burnout for their nurses, doctors

  • Nov 20, 2020
Putting up holiday decor early can help boost your mental health

Putting up holiday decor early can help boost your mental health

  • Nov 19, 2020
A Brighter Tomorrow: Be Well Community helps navigate the pandemic

A Brighter Tomorrow: Be Well Community helps navigate the pandemic

  • Nov 18, 2020
Playing video games may make you happier, study finds

Playing video games may make you happier, study finds

  • Nov 17, 2020
How to deal with your kids' COVID-19 stress and anxiety

How to deal with your kids' COVID-19 stress and anxiety

  • Nov 16, 2020
New York City to test mental health response teams instead of police

New York City to test mental health response teams instead of police

  • Nov 12, 2020
New study shows one-fifth of COVID-19 patients get a psychiatric diagnosis

New study shows one-fifth of COVID-19 patients get a psychiatric diagnosis

  • Nov 10, 2020
National survey shows record number of Americans are stressed out

National survey shows record number of Americans are stressed out

  • Nov 9, 2020
A Brighter Tomorrow: How to respond to stress amid delayed election results

A Brighter Tomorrow: How to respond to stress amid delayed election results

  • Nov 6, 2020
Don't let election stress ruin your sleep

Don't let election stress ruin your sleep

  • Nov 6, 2020
Study finds teens with extracurricular activities have better mental health

Study finds teens with extracurricular activities have better mental health

  • Nov 5, 2020
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VIDEO: Mid-Missouri teen uses interdisciplinary therapy to battle chronic back pain, depression

VIDEO: Mid-Missouri teen uses interdisciplinary therapy to battle chronic back pain, depression

VIDEO: Mid-Missouri teen uses interdisciplinary therapy to battle chronic back pain, depression

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Finding support for eating disorders amid the pandemic

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Finding support for eating disorders amid the pandemic

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Finding support for eating disorders amid the pandemic

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A Brighter Tomorrow: Seasonal affective disorder may heighten due to COVID-19

A Brighter Tomorrow: Seasonal affective disorder may heighten due to COVID-19

A Brighter Tomorrow: Seasonal affective disorder may heighten due to COVID-19

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    Megan Judy runs KOMU 8 Cares’ mental health initiative, A Brighter Tomorrow to help lessen the stigma of a topic that affects everyone in some way. 

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