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Mental health
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Mental health resources

We can all use support, especially in challenging times. As part of UK HealthCare’s Healthy Kentucky Initiative, we’re sharing resources and tips on anxiety, depression and other behavioral health topics that we hope you’ll find helpful.

Mental health, anxiety and depression

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Why Children's Mental Health Is So Important

UK Football Coach Mark Stoops: Why Children's Mental Health Is So Important
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Insight into the Mental Health of Today's Children

Psychologist Alissa Briggs, PhD, Offers Insight into the Mental Health of Today's Children

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Blog Posts and News Articles

Expert advice for dealing with COVID-related stress and mental health issues
Five reasons to consider therapy for your child
Tips and tools to help your child manage anxiety
Is your teen just worrying or is it something more serious?
UK Psychologist Discusses the Mental Health Crisis Impacting Kids
Is it typical teenage moodiness or depression? Here’s how to tell.
Here’s how you can support a loved one with depression
Healthy ways to reduce stress and anxiety

Tip Sheets

5 Ways You Can Manage Anxiety Symptoms (PDF, 55.91 KB)
5 Ways to Support a Loved One with Depression (PDF, 68.25)
Help Your Child Manage Anxiety & Stress (PDF, 61.63 KB)
Is it Teen Moodiness or Depression? (PDF, 59.24 KB)
5 Ways to Promote Healthy Aging (PDF, 56.77 KB)

Mindfulness and stress reduction

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Teaching kids to practice mindfulness

How Can You Teach Your Kids to Practice Mindfulness? Psychologist Alissa Briggs, PhD, Offers Tips
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The importance of "breathing"

Dr. Connie Jennings and the importance of "breathing"

For additional mindfulness and stress reduction videos, view this playlist from UK HealthCare Integrative Medicine & Health. 

Blog Posts and News Articles

Mindfulness, care and compassion: A letter from Dr. Connie Jennings
Stressed? Try Mindful Breathing, Says UK Expert
Mindful breathing: Your on-the-go stress reliever
Tai chi is more than just exercise
Treat or treatment? Massage therapy provides real health benefits
Science says: Biophilia, your nose and visualization can help manage stress

Tip Sheets

7 Tips for Managing the Holiday Season (PDF, 53 KB)
7 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress (PDF, 58.29 KB)
There's an App for That (PDF, 58.98 KB)

Suicide prevention

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Suicide prevention resources

Suicide Prevention
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If your teen is suicidal, here's what you should do.

If Your Teen is Suicidal, Here's What You Should Do
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What to do if your child has a suicidal friend

What to Do if Your Child Has a Suicidal Friend

Blog Posts and News Articles

Teen suicide is preventable: Here’s how you can help
Parents, here are 7 ways to help prevent suicide
A loved one is suicidal – what do you do?
UK HealthCast: Dr. Christopher Doty on raising awareness about physician suicide
QPR program equips people to help when confronted by mental health emergencies

Tip Sheets

What to Do if a Loved One is Suicidal (PDF, 61.06 KB)
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