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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: How political divisiveness affects mental health

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: How political divisiveness affects mental health

  • Oct 27, 2024
Missouri retreat helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress

Missouri retreat helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Raising awareness as teen suicide rates in Missouri increase

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Mid-Missouri woman advocates for suicide awareness after her son's death

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Local union, national organization support mental health during Construction Suicide Prevention Week

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How families can manage back-to-school stress

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Routines are vital for students heading back to school, doctors say

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Young gymnasts learn to develop mental toughness

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Columbia veterans resource fair provides mental and physical health services

Columbia veterans resource fair provides mental and physical health services

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Helping veterans struggling after service

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Conversations during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

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Midway Heights Elementary counseling program recognized with national designation

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Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis website celebrates one year of lifesaving support

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: 'Spring cleaning' your mental space

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: A breakdown of the mental health landscape

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: A breakdown of the mental health landscape

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Columbia church hosts discussion on Gen Z's struggle with mental health issues

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Veteran's mental health bill seeks to bring more resources to prevent suicide

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The questions eating disorder experts have about weight loss medications

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Antidepressant prescriptions to youths spiked during and after the pandemic, study finds

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Community members discuss normalizing mental health in the Black community

Community members discuss normalizing mental health in the Black community

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Maintaining mental health during the holiday season

Maintaining mental health during the holiday season

  • Dec 12, 2023
Local group addresses how to deal with trauma during the holiday season

Local group addresses how to deal with trauma during the holiday season

  • Nov 27, 2023
MU School of Medicine launches perinatal mental health care program

MU School of Medicine launches perinatal mental health care program

  • Nov 8, 2023
Burrell Behavioral Health now provides 24/7 care amid increased demand

Burrell Behavioral Health now provides 24/7 care amid increased demand

  • Oct 25, 2023
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Veterans Urban Farm cultivates support system for veterans

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Veterans Urban Farm cultivates support system for veterans

  • Sep 25, 2023
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'School of Hard Talks' registration opens, aims to improve family communication

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: How scheduling helps students' mental health at start of the school year, counselor explains

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: How scheduling helps students' mental health at start of the school year, counselor explains

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988 crisis line adds American Sign Language services

988 crisis line adds American Sign Language services

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Columbia woman partners with local gym to help improve residents' mental health

  • Aug 30, 2023
New state law provides first responders with mental health resources

New state law provides first responders with mental health resources

  • Aug 28, 2023
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Beating back-to-school stress

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Beating back-to-school stress

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: 9-8-8 marks one year as a mental health crisis resource

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: 9-8-8 marks one year as a mental health crisis resource

  • Jul 31, 2023
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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Local mental health and crisis resources

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Local mental health and crisis resources

  • Jul 10, 2023
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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Tackling the mental challenges of performing under pressure

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Music therapy with ukuleles helps kids cope with long hospital stays

Music therapy with ukuleles helps kids cope with long hospital stays

  • Jun 19, 2023
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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Local child psychiatrist warns of social media impact on kids

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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: How to identify substance use disorders, prevent overdoses

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Battle High School works to increase student access to mental health services

  • May 16, 2023
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Runners in Jefferson City raise awareness for mental health

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Missouri launches new website for Missouri 988 suicide and crisis lifeline

  • Updated Apr 13, 2023
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Officer line-of-duty death prompts push for first responder mental health awareness

  • Mar 16, 2023
Rural Missouri schools report barriers to mental health treatment

Rural Missouri schools report barriers to mental health treatment

  • Mar 9, 2023
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Boys and Girls Club and Burrell Health team up to provide youth mental health services

  • Feb 23, 2023
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Advocates spend the day at the Capitol fighting for mental health care legislation

  • Feb 22, 2023
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Columbia women-owned business announces multimillion-dollar investment

  • Updated Feb 21, 2023
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City of Columbia to install steel window panels at Fifth/Walnut Street parking garage

  • Feb 13, 2023
New state initiative to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans and their families

New state initiative to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans and their families

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VIDEO: Maintaining mental health during the holiday season

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Compass Health Network

  

Family Counseling Center of Missouri, Inc.

  

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital

  

Missouri Psychiatric Center

  

New Horizons

  

Phoenix Programs, Inc.

 

University of Missouri Psychological Services Clinic

 

Local Resources and Support Organizations

    

Mental Health First Aid Training Program- Missouri Department of Mental Health

  

Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare

  

Missouri Department of Mental Health

  

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)- Columbia

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