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March 2, 2020

Honoring the Value Of Social Work – National Social Worker Month

By:  Jennifer Hall The National Association of Social Workers has designated March as National Professional Social Work Month. The 2020 theme is “Social Workers: Generations Strong,” […]
January 7, 2020

National Mentoring Month Mentor Tributes

January 2020 In honor of National Mentoring Month, the Leadership Team at Key Assets Kentucky is honoring mentors in their lives who have impacted them positively, […]
November 19, 2019

Making The Holidays Easier For Special Needs Kids

By:  Jennifer Hall The holidays are a time for gatherings, gifts, food, and fun. But for some families with special needs kids, the crowds, lights, and […]
October 4, 2019

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Congress designated October 6–12, 2019 as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), to help raise awareness about mental health issues.
September 5, 2019

The Impact Of Social Media On Youth Mental Health

By: Jennifer Hall Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumbler have had a profound impact on the ability of people—both young and old—to identify, […]
September 4, 2019

September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

By: Jennifer Hall Each year in the United States, approximately 41,000 people die by suicide, leaving friends and family members to negotiate the tragic landscape of […]
August 5, 2019

Back-To-School Child Prep Tips

By: Jennifer Hall For most kids, summer is a time for play, adventure, and family vacations. But with autumn fast approaching, now’s a great time to […]
June 27, 2019

Combating Secondary Traumatic Stress

By: Jennifer Hall According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 6% to 26% of therapists who work with traumatized populations are at high risk for […]
June 20, 2019

PTSD In Children And Adults – A Public Health Concern

By: Jennifer Hall Many of us have heard the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often in the context of military combat veterans suffering from the emotional […]