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Spring Is Here! Kind Of. Maybe?

My Brains Not Broken

And even though spring isn’t “officially” here yet (at least not according to the calendars I looked up), I’m an early adopter of spring because of what it represents and what it can mean for our mental health. The weather is changing. It’s your time! And you’re correct, this is my time for sure.

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

Our proactive approach uses experiential learning, journal writing, open discussion, and other activities to guide teens in effectively coping with crisis, adopting healthy habits, and reaching their full potential. The program is available as a high school course via virtual or in-person, an after-school program, or a series of workshops.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

Adoption is a remarkable journey that can bring immense joy and fulfillment to both the child and the adoptive family. However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption.

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Depressive State

Abuse Survivor

In the past three weeks, I found myself off my usual routine and triggered into a depressive state. By adopting this approach, I can prevent myself from becoming overwhelmed and create a new routine that allows me to stay on top of housework going forward. It was a challenging time where I struggled to take care of myself properly.

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The $20 million boondoggle that perfectly illustrates the banality of child welfare thinking

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The money goes to two adoption advocacy groups (reinforcing the bias that permanency equals adoption, not reunification, and prioritizing paper permanence over what has aptly been called “ relational permanence ”) not one, but two schools of social work, and – I kid you not - a consortium of child welfare system administrators.

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A Helpful Guide to KVC’s Mental Health and Child Welfare Services in Kansas and Missouri

KVC

Or, if you’re not looking for services, learn how you can join KVC as an advocate, volunteer, financial supporter, event sponsor, foster or adoptive parent, or even team member. Learn more about the rewarding process of becoming a Kansas foster or adoptive parent here. KVC Hospitals – Children’s Psychiatric Treatment.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

of American youth who identify as more than one race), have severe depression — this comes to 2.5 Even more youth (15%) went through a major depressive episode in the past year. According to this study, 10.6% of American youth (and 14.5% million young Americans. You can achieve this in several ways.