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Kansas ranks among the worst in the country on both …

(1 days ago) WEBThe report, based largely on data from 2019 and 2020, found 9% of Kansas youth had a substance use disorder, more than any other state. Over a quarter of adults had a mental illness and over 6%

https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-10-18/kansas-ranks-among-the-worst-in-the-country-on-both-mental-illness-and-its-treatment

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Understanding the Mental Health System in Kansas - KHI

(6 days ago) WEBThe mental health system in Kansas is a network of public and private resources and facilities designed for high- and low-acuity patients. Mental health services in Kansas …

https://www.khi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Report-Understanding-the-Mental-Health-System-in-Kansas.pdf

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Kansas ranks among the worst in the country on both mental …

(9 days ago) WEBKansas also got low marks on insurance rates and the ability to afford mental health care. Around 18% of adults with mental illness in Kansas had no insurance, compared with 11% nationwide. And

https://www.kmuw.org/news/2022-10-17/kansas-ranks-last-mental-illness-treatment

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Forbes ranks Kansas 9th worst for mental health treatment - KWCH

(6 days ago) WEBForbes ranked Kansas 9th in the nation for mental health treatment. The rankings are based on factors like cost and availability of mental health care treatment. …

https://www.kwch.com/2024/05/08/forbes-ranks-kansas-9th-worst-mental-health-treatment/

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Kansans struggle with access to mental health care

(7 days ago) WEBCampbell, with the Kansas Mental Health Coalition, knows the solutions to the state’s issues aren’t this simple. Take the staffing shortage, for example. …

https://www.kcur.org/news/2023-04-05/kansans-struggle-with-access-to-mental-health-care-but-the-state-is-retooling-its-coverage

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We have a mental health crisis in Kansas — it’s time to …

(8 days ago) WEBRobbin Cole. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly addresses a Medicaid expansion rally at the Statehouse on March 15, 2023. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) Earlier …

https://kansasreflector.com/2023/11/28/we-have-a-mental-health-crisis-in-kansas-its-time-to-expand-medicaid/

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Study: Kansas ranks last in nation in accessing mental …

(7 days ago) WEBThe study, by Mental Health America, ranks states, plus Washington, D.C. by the prevalence of mental illness and access to care. Kansas ranks 51st in the study.

https://www.kwch.com/2022/10/14/study-kansas-ranks-last-nation-accessing-mental-health-resources/

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the population of Topeka. Mental Health in - NAMI

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health in Kansas 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Kansas, 111,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/KansasStateFactSheet.pdf

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Kansas Last in Nation on Mental Health Ranking

(8 days ago) WEBReinert said several factors accounted for Kansas’ low ranking. The state ranked second-to-last in the prevalence of mental health conditions, and last for youth with a substance use disorder (9% vs. the …

https://flatlandkc.org/news-issues/kansas-ranks-last-in-nation-on-mental-health-ranking/

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Kansas Mental Health — Everybody Hurts

(2 days ago) WEBCrisis Text Line reports mental health trends in Kansas, including depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. In crisis? Get 24/7 support by texting CRISIS to 741741. Top Issues . Support Us Today Everybody …

https://www.stateofmentalhealth.org/kansas

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THE KANSAS MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM: HEALTH REFORM …

(4 days ago) WEBMental health includes a person’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how someone thinks, feels and acts, and may determine how they handle stress, relate …

https://www.khi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Issue-Brief-The-Kansas-Mental-Health-System-Health-Reform-Likely-to-Increase-Demand.pdf

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Youth mental health is declining in Kansas. This program is helping

(1 days ago) WEBMore Kansas teens feel sad or hopeless, but a school program is helping thousands. The Mental Health Intervention Team program teams schools and …

https://wichitabeacon.org/stories/2023/12/18/kansas-youth-mental-health-programs/

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Homepage - NAMI Kansas

(3 days ago) WEBNAMI Kansas is now producing a monthly podcast dedicated to raising awareness about community-based mental health resources across Kansas. Join us each month as we …

https://namikansas.org/

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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas to Receive

(2 days ago) WEBHelping our mental health centers move more quickly into the CCBHC model means that more Kansans will have access to mental health services,” Kanas …

https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-to-receive-1-million-to-expand-community-based-mental-health-care-model/

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News Releases - KS Courts

(2 days ago) WEBTOPEKA—A two-day summit focused on court and community response to behavioral health issues is scheduled April 13 and 14 in Topeka and it’s drawing …

https://www.kscourts.org/Newsroom/News-Releases/News/2022-News-Releases/April-2022/2022-Kansas-Mental-Health-Summit-draws-government

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBKansas : Youth Ranking 2023 . States with rankings 1-13 have a lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care for youth. A ranking 1-13 for …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE - KDADS

(8 days ago) WEBstrategic plan for the recommendations included in the Mental Health Task Force Report issued on January 8, 2018. The meetings were facilitated by the Kansas Health …

https://kdads.ks.gov/docs/librariesprovider17/csp/bhs-documents/final-mental-health-task-force-report---january-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=4dac04ee_0

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Kansas Mental Health Coalition - Summary of Consensus Policy

(Just Now) WEBThe Kansas Mental Health Coalition appreciates the leadership of the Kansas Legislature in commissioning these reports and implementing many recent recommendations. or …

https://kansasmentalhealthcoalition.wildapricot.org/consensusrecommendations2021

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Kansas Health Statistics Reports KDHE, KS

(1 days ago) WEBThe Kansas Health Statistics Report is published to inform policy makers and the public of the latest information on health data and research using health information. See the …

https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1398/Kansas-Health-Statistics-Reports

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Defining the Behavioral Health Workforce in Kansas

(Just Now) WEBKey Points. Behavioral health providers are a diverse group of professionals who treat mental health conditions and substance use disorders. There were …

https://www.khi.org/articles/defining-the-behavioral-health-workforce-in-kansas/

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Kansas Mental Health Coalition - About Us - WildApricot

(3 days ago) WEBThe Kansas Mental Health Coalition (KMHC) is a collaborative organization of non-profit organizations, agencies and individuals representing consumers, families, and providers …

https://kansasmentalhealthcoalition.wildapricot.org/page-686444

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Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System – KLRD

(5 days ago) WEBConsiderations for incarcerated and detained persons with mental health issues have become increasingly common in the criminal justice system in Kansas. An overview of …

https://klrd.org/publications/briefing-book-2021/mental-health-and-the-criminal-justice-system/

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2023 Kansas Legislative Recap - Kansas Health Institute

(9 days ago) WEBIn preparation for the upcoming legislative session, the Kansas Health Institute has published its annual Legislative Recap, which discusses health-related …

https://www.khi.org/articles/2023-kansas-legislative-recap/

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Nursing Facilities for Mental Health - KDADS

(2 days ago) WEBAny person entering a Medicaid-certified Nursing Home in Kansas must have the PASRR screening as appropriate. The reason the screen is required is as a result of the level of …

https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/nfmhs

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These 3 justice initiatives were focus of Topeka JUMP event

(5 days ago) WEBHow to address mental health issues in the Topeka area Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services behavioral health commissioner Drew …

https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2024/05/14/these-3-justice-initiatives-were-focus-of-topeka-jump-event/73632122007/

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Current state of agriculture weighs on farmers’, ranchers’ mental …

(Just Now) WEBThe Kansas Farm Bureau started the Rural Minds Matter program to help farmers with mental health issues. McCloud said he wants farmers to know that there are resources …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/current-state-of-agriculture-weighs-on-farmers-ranchers-mental-health/ar-BB1mbueD

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Local organization hosts annual assembly to bring awareness to …

(6 days ago) WEBAccording to Topeka Jump, 1 in 20 Topeka adults will experience a serious mental illness in their lifetime, 44% of renters in Shawnee County can not afford their …

https://www.wibw.com/2024/05/14/local-organization-hosts-annual-assembly-bring-awareness-issues-community/

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County employees working 32-hour weeks report better job

(7 days ago) WEBA recent employee survey found 78% felt the change had a positive impact on their mental health, 71% reported feeling better rested and 67% had increased job …

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/05/14/county-employees-working-32-hour-weeks-report-better-job-satisfaction-mental-health/

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