UH Behavioral Health

06/08/2026

It's Men's Health Week, and we want to say something plainly: asking for help is not weakness. It is, actually, one of the harder things to do.

Men in our communities die by su***de at nearly four times the rate of women. Not because they suffer more, but often because they've learned to suffer quietly. "Strong and silent" is a framework that costs lives.

If you're a man who's been white-knuckling it alone, we see you. If you love one: check in. A real conversation can open a door that was sealed shut.

06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and for us at UHBH, it's a reminder of why this work matters.

Post-traumatic stress doesn't announce itself neatly. It shows up in sleep that won't come, in relationships that quietly fray, in ordinary moments that suddenly don't feel safe. PTSD can follow combat, but also childhood abuse, accidents, medical trauma, violence - the full range of human suffering.

If you or someone you love is carrying something heavy right now, help is here. You don't have to earn your way to healing; you just have to take the first step. 💙

05/27/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🙌 The Mental Health KC 2026 Conference kicks off tomorrow, May 28 at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. Are you ready??

Don't forget: If you want to skip the morning rush, early registration is tonight from 4–6 PM at JCCC. Get checked in, get your badge, and walk in Thursday morning ready to go.

Still need to register? It's just $80 -- more info here:
🔗 https://mentalhealthkc.org/conference/

05/18/2026

05/01/2026

In the fall of 2024, University Health opened the new Center for Recovery and Wellness, expanding access to critical addiction and recovery services for those who need them most—people like Jennifer, who came to the center seeking help for an addiction to pain medications. This work is possible in part to the generous support of donors to the University Health Foundation. Take a moment to watch Jennifer’s powerful story of recovery.

05/01/2026

May is both National Trauma Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely opportunity to highlight the importance of trauma-informed care.

Grounded in the neurobiology of stress, resilience, and well-being, a trauma-informed approach:
💡 Recognizes the widespread impact of trauma
💡 Integrates that understanding into policies, procedures, and daily practice
💡 Works to actively prevent re-traumatization, for both those we serve and those doing the work
💡 Promotes healing, growth, and system-wide well-being

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing principles and practical resources to support both our workforce and the communities we serve.

You can explore resources from the University Health KC Center for Trauma-Informed Innovation here: https://linktr.ee/ctii

04/10/2026

Dive deep into TIC with us this spring! Lots of training opportunities available. Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/ctii/p/dive-deep-into-tic-with-us?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

03/17/2026

May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more. ☘️ Sending love to anyone needing a gentle reminder to be kind to their mind today. 💚

03/06/2026

Laughter can be good for the soul.

Join our partners at MentalHealthKC for Comedy for a Cause on April 23 at Clint’s Comedy Club in Overland Park, featuring comedians Jamie Campbell and Janell Banks.

Enjoy a night of laughs while supporting mental health programs in our community.

🎟️ Doors open at 6 p.m. | Show starts at 7 p.m.
👉 Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3NopV6a

02/13/2026

This Black History Month, we recognize Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, whose research on implicit bias, race, and criminal justice has influenced national conversations and law enforcement training. Her work earned her a MacArthur “Genius Grant.”

Learn more about Black pioneers in mental health: https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/