UH Behavioral Health

10/14/2025

UH Behavioral Health’s own Sarah Kaiser joined KMBC 9 on Friday for World Mental Health Day to talk about the importance of hope, connection, and reaching out for help.

Her reminder was simple but powerful: we need hope in this world, and it’s okay to reach out for help.

Watch her full interview: http://bit.ly/493RQAN

09/29/2025

Join the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation from University Health for their foundational course in Building Resilient, Trauma Informed Cultures. This two-day immersive opportunity will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and resources to infuse trauma-informed practices into their organizations.

Learn more and register at https://Oct2025BRTIC.eventbrite.com. Registration is half-price until October 15!

09/26/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid Tip: 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙚.

❌ “It’s not a big deal.”
✅ “That sounds tough. I’m glad you told me.”

Small shifts can build big trust with young people.

Sign up for email updates with more tips and training opportunities: http://eepurl.com/jkQSiM

09/22/2025

#988 is available all day,🌞🌑 every day, for all people. No judgment—just help.📲 📍988helpline.org

09/02/2025

Heading back to school isn’t just about academics - it’s about adjusting, connecting, and sometimes struggling.

Youth Mental Health First Aid helps adults spot early signs of stress, anxiety, or depression and take action.

Learn how at our YMHFA training later this year: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-1128812812509?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day from all of us at University Health Behavioral Health! ✨🐾

Our staff work hard every day to support mental health in our community, and at home, our dogs make sure we get plenty of love, laughter, and long walks.

Swipe through to meet the pups of UHBH! 🐶💚

Which one makes you smile the most? Drop your favorite dog emoji in the comments!

08/21/2025

If you are an HR professional and are seeking strategies, resources, and support to promote workplace well-being, foster belonging and retention, and boost up staff satisfaction—this one’s for you! In this interactive 2.5 day workshop, you’ll learn about applying the principles of trauma-informed practice to your work and yourself.

There will be lots of time to brainstorm together and collaborate on solutions that will make a difference in your workplace. Learn more and register at https://TraumaInformedHR.eventbrite.com

FB event in the comments. ⬇️

08/19/2025

💚🌍 Happy Mental Health First Aid Day!

25 years ago, MHFA started as a simple idea. Today, it’s a global movement: millions of people trained to notice, support, and respond when someone’s struggling. That’s life-changing. That’s community-changing.

Want in?
👉 Get MHFA tips straight to your inbox: eepurl.com/jkQSiM
👉 Sign up for MHFA training: bit.ly/UHBHtrainings

Let’s keep building healthier, more compassionate communities - together. 💪💚

08/19/2025

08/15/2025

Learn how to save a life. 🫶

Sign up to get updates from University Health Behavioral Health on upcoming Mental Health First Aid training opportunities.

📩 http://eepurl.com/jkQSiM

07/29/2025

Let’s show KC some love! 💜 For the Love of KC is more than a party. It’s a night dedicated to supporting the incredible work University Health does for our community every day. You don’t want to miss this!

07/16/2025

Kris Trigoso, DNP, a doctorate-level psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at UHBH, specializes in substance use and addiction services. Check out her interview with FOX4 News Kansas City where she discusses cannabis use among seniors.

University Health psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Kris Trigoso discusses a new study that shows one area of the population that's using cannabis more is among seniors.