Mental Health

Grave markers include fire hydrants at the Wayside Waifs pet cemetery.

Dead Pets and Grief: Faith Leaders Embrace New Chaplaincy

Faith leaders are increasingly embracing the field of “pet chaplaincy” to help people deal with grief following the death of beloved pets.

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Children Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence 

If you want to know how young people feel about gun violence, just ask. Here’s what two Ewing Marion Kauffman School students shared about their experiences.

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Healing Hate: How to Build a More Resilient Kansas City

A decade after an antisemitic hate crime at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, communities are embracing the science behind helping children recover.

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People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. More than 20 people were injured and one woman killed in the shooting near the end of Wednesday's rally held at nearby Union Station.

Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

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A woman sits at the steering wheel of a utility vehicle and looks out as a group of cows stand beside her.

AgrAbility Helps Folks of All Abilities to Farm

After a life-altering car crash, Carey Portell’s persistence, willingness to adapt and support from Missouri AgrAbility helped her succeed as a cattle farmer.

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