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.

It May Be Time to Change Your Mind About Psychedelics

By Abbie Rosner | March 5, 2022

Psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA may offer new hope for people dealing with depression, PTSD, cancer and other conditions.

Trailer: Listen to a Teaser of the Filter’s Season Finale

By Ieshia Downton, Vicky Diaz-Camacho | January 19, 2022

In this teaser, you’ll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.

A computer-enhanced composite image of magic mushrooms.

Kansas Citians Embrace Magic Mushrooms and Altered States

By Jill Wendholt Silva | December 17, 2021

Even though the use, possession or distribution of psychedelics is a felony, more Kansas Citians are embracing magic mushrooms as scientific evidence mounts that they can help deal with a variety of emotional disorders.