Mental Health

From left, Erika Gagnon and Michael Pollan in the Netflix series, "How to Change Your Mind."

Beyond the Hype: A Sober Look at Psychedelics

By Abbie Rosner | July 29, 2022

Psychedelic medicine can be a viable path to treatment for a range of ailments. But some worry the hype is getting ahead of the science.

A room in a sleep clinic shows a lamp, a twin bed with white sheets flipped open. On the nightstand is a phone, stethoscope and a mask. The American Psychological Association called sleep disorders an "epidemic." COVID-19 made things worse.

An Epidemic of Sleep Disorders: Here’s What KC Experts Suggest

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | July 19, 2022

Sleep disorders are rising, more now than ever before. Learn why experts say it’s important to connect the dots between sleep, health and mental wellness.

Photo illustration of a woman on a couch, gazing into the distance.

When Grief Doesn’t Go Away

By Barbra Williams Cosentino | May 30, 2022

Known as prolonged grief disorder, a new diagnosis recognizes that long-lasting grief can lead to depression. But treatment is available.

Rabbi David Glickman of Congregation Beth Shalom tells a community gathering at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection that “something better” than the current piecemeal ways of dealing with homelessness and mental health crises is possible in Johnson County.

Good Faith Network Targets Homelessness and Mental Health

By Bill Tammeus | May 29, 2022

Aa newly formed interfaith network of 20 congregations is focusing on addressing homelessness and mental health in Johnson County.

Atticus said he's grateful to his therapist, Sindhu Fedosyuk, for helping him embrace coming out. He said one emotional moment was when she helped wash and style his hair. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

In Kansas City, Therapy Waitlists Leave Kids With Nowhere to Turn

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | May 25, 2022

Children have experienced higher rates of anxiety and depression in the past two years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They are struggling to find the help they need.