Mental Health

Experts say there's a need for better mental health support and access to behavioral health services to curb opioid addiction, which has worsened during the pandemic. (The Gender Spectrum Collection)

curiousKC | Opioid Addictions Worsen in Pandemic

“Has anyone remembered the opioid crisis?” Here’s what experts have to say about the compounding effects of one public health crisis within another, and what’s needed.

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Lawrence Community Shelter

Lawrence Homeless Shelter Wants to Build a Village of Tiny Homes

As the old adage goes, it takes a village.  Usually, this refers to raising children. In this case, it takes a village to keep people sheltered and safe from the coronavirus. As COVID-19 swept through the U.S., it hit vulnerable populations hardest, one of which is the homeless community, according to the Centers for Disease…

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Online dating keyboard illustration.

Looking for Love During a Pandemic

Online dating is surging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s some advice on how to pursue romance remotely.

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Marcie Abramson, left, and her mother, Cynthia.

Small Groups Are Forming ‘Quarantine Bubbles’ To Fight Loneliness During Pandemic

Quarantine bubbles can effectively limit the risk of contracting the coronavirus while allowing people to have much needed social interactions with their friends and family.

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Roses held by gloved hands

How KC Therapists Are Coping With ‘Communal Trauma’ During Pandemic

Technology is helping therapists treat their clients remotely, but how has it affected them?

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