UH Behavioral Health

07/06/2026

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, named for the author and advocate who spent her life shining light on mental illness in communities of color.

Bebe said: "We need a national campaign to destigmatize mental illness, especially one targeted toward African Americans…It’s not shameful to have a mental illness. Get treatment. Recovery is possible.”

This month, we're remembering. And we're listening. Because equity in mental health care isn't a side issue. It's the whole thing. 💙

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎆🇺🇸

We hope you're spending today exactly how you want to, whether that's a backyard full of people, a quiet morning with coffee, or somewhere in between.

Whatever your July 4th looks like, we're glad you're here. This holiday means something different to everyone, and that's okay. Healing, connection, and rest all count as celebrating.

From our whole team: thank you for being part of this community.

Now go enjoy your day!🙂

06/27/2026

June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day.

Here's something we want you to know: PTSD is not a character flaw. It's not a sign that you're broken. It's what can happen when human beings survive something unsurvivable, and it responds to treatment.

Recovery is real. If you've been holding this alone, we're here. No referral needed to start the conversation.

https://www.universityhealthkc.org/services/behavioral-health/

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom, and we hold the full weight of what that word means.

Freedom isn't just the absence of chains. It's the ability to heal. To seek help without shame. To access care that sees your whole self.

Black Americans carry a disproportionate burden of trauma, stress, and systemic inequality, and for too long, the mental health system has failed to meet that reality. Today we honor the journey toward true freedom. And we recommit to doing our part. 🕊️

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