Hidden Pandemic
In Kansas City, Therapy Waitlists Leave Kids With Nowhere to Turn
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.
The Filter Extra | Hear More From a Therapist Who Helps Domestic Violence Survivors
In this episode extra, you’ll hear from one of our guests, licensed counselor, Breora Page whose focus is helping domestic violence survivors.
The Filter | Therapize This: Therapists Talk Mental Health
In our season 2 debut, The Filter podcast shares lessons learned about mental health.
Missouri Feels the Pain of Drug Dependency and Overdose More than Most States
A recent study from WalletHub found that Missouri is ranked 3rd in the nation for drug use. Kansas is much further down the list at 39th.
What the Pandemic Taught Us About the End of Life and Grief
What did the pandemic change about the way we process loss, grief and life? Everything.
How Thelma’s Kitchen is Using Food to Improve Mental Health
The connection between what we eat and how we feel is getting more attention from nutritionists and mental health professionals in Kansas City.
For Frontline Workers, No Vaccine for Mental Health
Six in 10 health care workers said the pandemic negatively affected their mental health. Here’s what mental health experts say needs to happen.
Workers in an Overwhelmed Education System Talk Mental Health
Nearly 58% of educators say they have poor mental health. That was pre-pandemic. What about now?
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.
Rural Resilience: Mental Health Care Providers Face Challenging Times Along With Their Patients
Rural mental health workers face increased client loads, workforce shortages, bad broadband connections and a revolutionized system as COVID-19 pandemic rages on.