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Behavioral health challenges can often interfere with one’s daily life, causing those closest to feel helpless. But we can help with tools and resources to address these important issues with your loved one.

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How can we help?

1 in 5

adults experience mental illness each year

National Alliance on Mental Illness.

11 Years

is how long it typically takes for people to seek treatment from the onset of mental illness symptoms

2nd

leading cause of death for children aged 10-14 is suicide

Understanding the Stigma

Watch more Shut Out the Stigma Episodes

Episode 1 - Career and Life Adversity

Brad Keller, Kansas City Royals pitcher, discusses ways to stay focused and how he developed a plan to deal with adversity in his personal and professional life.

Episode 2 - Stigma of Behavioral Health

John Buck, former Kansas City Royals catcher, explores the stigma of behavioral health in our society and shares his personal struggles.

Episode 3 - Making Behavioral Health a Priority

Dr. Nawalanic, psychologist at the University of Kansas Health System, talks about the clinical side of behavioral health and making it a priority in your life.

Episode 4 - Learning from Failure

Ryan Maid, Kansas City Royals Director of Behavioral Science, discusses how to cope with failure and using setbacks as an opportunity to learn and improve.

Episode 5 - Royals Organizational Support of Behavioral Health

Dayton Moore, Royals President of Baseball Operations, explains the support and focus from an organizational standpoint of providing behavioral health resources to players and all staff

Helpful Links to Learn and Take Action

Everyone experiences emotional stress from time to time. But when the distress persists or when symptoms interfere with daily life, it may be time to seek help. We offer support with links and resources for both young people and adults.