by david | Oct 2, 2025 | Counseling, Mental Health, school counseling, youth development
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time for all of us to recommit to creating safe and supportive environments for our children. While we often picture bullying on the playground or in the school hallway, the reality is that for many young people today,...
by david | Sep 5, 2025 | Counseling, Mental Health
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) brings a critical issue into national focus: the mental health of young people. The AAP now recommends that all children and teens receive annual screenings for mental and behavioral health concerns—a step...
by david | Apr 28, 2025 | Counseling, Mental Health, mental health services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the mental health challenges our communities face and to shine a light on the resources and organizations working to provide hope and healing. In Missouri, the need has never been greater. Missouri’s...
by david | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog, Mental Health, mental health services
Mental health struggles among youth and teens are a growing concern across the nation, but the impact within the African American community is especially alarming. Despite making strides in raising awareness about mental health, systemic inequities, cultural stigmas,...
by david | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Counseling, Mental Health, mental health services, school counseling
At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, we are proud to provide low-cost, high-quality mental health counseling and psychiatry services to children and families across the state. While these services are essential for addressing a wide range of mental...