UH Behavioral Health

05/18/2026

05/01/2026

In the fall of 2024, University Health opened the new Center for Recovery and Wellness, expanding access to critical addiction and recovery services for those who need them most—people like Jennifer, who came to the center seeking help for an addiction to pain medications. This work is possible in part to the generous support of donors to the University Health Foundation. Take a moment to watch Jennifer’s powerful story of recovery.

05/01/2026

May is both National Trauma Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely opportunity to highlight the importance of trauma-informed care.

Grounded in the neurobiology of stress, resilience, and well-being, a trauma-informed approach:
💡 Recognizes the widespread impact of trauma
💡 Integrates that understanding into policies, procedures, and daily practice
💡 Works to actively prevent re-traumatization, for both those we serve and those doing the work
💡 Promotes healing, growth, and system-wide well-being

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing principles and practical resources to support both our workforce and the communities we serve.

You can explore resources from the University Health KC Center for Trauma-Informed Innovation here: https://linktr.ee/ctii

04/10/2026

Dive deep into TIC with us this spring! Lots of training opportunities available. Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/ctii/p/dive-deep-into-tic-with-us?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

03/17/2026

May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more. ☘️ Sending love to anyone needing a gentle reminder to be kind to their mind today. 💚

03/06/2026

Laughter can be good for the soul.

Join our partners at MentalHealthKC for Comedy for a Cause on April 23 at Clint’s Comedy Club in Overland Park, featuring comedians Jamie Campbell and Janell Banks.

Enjoy a night of laughs while supporting mental health programs in our community.

🎟️ Doors open at 6 p.m. | Show starts at 7 p.m.
👉 Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3NopV6a

02/13/2026

This Black History Month, we recognize Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, whose research on implicit bias, race, and criminal justice has influenced national conversations and law enforcement training. Her work earned her a MacArthur “Genius Grant.”

Learn more about Black pioneers in mental health: https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/

02/12/2026

For Black History Month, we honor Dr. Paul Cornely, a public health leader who worked to desegregate health facilities and reduce health disparities. He was the first Black president of the American Public Health Association and helped shape modern public health equity efforts.

Learn more about Black pioneers in mental health: https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/

02/11/2026

During Black History Month, we recognize Dr. James Comer, creator of the Comer School Development Program, which transformed how schools support students’ emotional and social development. His work continues to influence education and child mental health nationwide.

Learn more about Black pioneers in mental health: https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/

02/10/2026

This Black History Month, we honor Dr. Kenneth Bancroft Clark, a psychologist whose research helped dismantle school segregation in the U.S. He later became the first Black president of the American Psychological Association and helped expand access to mental health services for underserved communities.

Learn more about Black pioneers in mental health: https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/

02/09/2026

For Black History Month, we recognize Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in psychology from Columbia University. Her work studying racial identity in children helped demonstrate the psychological harm of segregation and supported the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

Learn more about Black pioneers in mental health: https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/