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Society often depicts pregnancy as a blissful experience, but for some moms-to-be that's not the case. One psychiatrist discusses risks and treatment for reproductive mental health.
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Missouri students reported feeling more sadness and hopelessness compared to prior years. But the state is near the bottom of the country in terms of having the recommended ratio of students to school psychologists.
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Three leading pediatric organizations announced in October a national emergency for children's mental health.
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It's Election Day in Kansas, and the most contentious races may actually be for your local school board — which have become battlegrounds for issues like face masks and "critical race theory." Also, experts say Missouri's lack of mental health coverage may be causing physicians to over-prescribe anti-anxiety meds.
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Missouri had the 4th highest rate in the country of residents taking benzodiazepines, and that was before the pandemic amped up anxiety. Experts say that long term use of these medications can cause lasting problems for patients.
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More young people say they're struggling with anxiety and depression related to climate change. In Kansas City, one mother is pushing the environmental movement to prioritize mental health and prevent activists from burning out.
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Some Missourians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are relishing the freedom to resume in-person activities. But others are struggling with anxiety, after a year of isolation and uncertainty.
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Segment 1: Hospitals in the capital city are within their capacity, but some residents bristle at stay-at-home orders.A large number of residents in…
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We know very little about how the coronavirus pandemic will play out in Kansas City. That’s making a lot of people really anxious.“I see uncertainty as…
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Panelists answered questions regarding the coronavirus and the resources available in the Kansas City area to diagnose and treat.As part of special…
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Segment 1: A Kansas native moderated the last Democratic debate in Iowa.Brianne Pfannenstiel grew up in Lawrence and got her first job in journalism at…
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Segment 1: Some CBD advocates claim medicinal benefits, but research is still nominal. The market for CBD is growing, and a large number of shops have…