by beanstalk | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, mental health services
In recent years, the national suicide epidemic has reached alarming levels, affecting individuals and families across the country. LFCS has seen how impactful suicide has been to our clients, their family & friends, and our community. As we work to address this...
by beanstalk | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Counseling, mental health services
The following story was submitted by an LFCS behavioral health counselor. I met Albert when he was in 4th grade. His teacher referred him to our school counseling program for anger and social skill issues. At that time, he and his mother were living with his mother’s...
by beanstalk | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, Counseling, mental health services
As the New Year unfolds, ensuring children’s mental health should be a top priority for every parent. To assist families in addressing this important issue, Lutheran Family and Children’s Service offers a concise Children’s Mental Health Checklist Open...
by beanstalk | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog, community prevention, Counseling
In 2022, 49,500 people took their own lives in the U.S., the highest number ever*. Suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of death for those ages 10-34 in Missouri. 1,177 Missourians died by suicide in 2021 (most current state data)**, while thousands more were...
by beanstalk | May 16, 2023 | Blog, Counseling
By now, many of us have heard that anxiety and depression are on the rise. Study after study has shown that many Americans, especially teens and young adults, are experiencing mental health issues at an unprecedented level. The latest federal data shows that half of...
