DBSA Overland Park

03/30/2024

Today is World Bipolar Day. The vision of WBD is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and eliminate social stigma.

W orld Bipolar Day (WBD) is celebrated on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as probably having bipolar disorder. The vision of WBD is to bring world...

02/10/2024

For anyone out there having a tough time...

Here are 2 x £20 notes.

The one on the left has been through a rough time, and is just a complete mess.

The one on the right is straight & crisp, not touched.

Answer me this.... is the one on the left worth less than the one on the right?

Don’t let anyone put you down just because you’ve been through a tough time and might need some support.

We are ALL equal. We are worth the same value. We all MATTER 💚💚

01/17/2024

Talk about mental health more in 2024. Join us Thursday nights to get support. www.dbsaop.org/support

Yes! 🙌💚
🎨fightthroughmentalhealth

12/10/2023

The season to be extra kind, caring and patient.💚

11/23/2023

The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to.

10/11/2023

Today is World mental Health Day. We’re here to support you. Check out our support groups (online and in person) on our website at www.dbsaop.org.

10/10/2022

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is, “Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority.”

Read more at

Good mental health for all. Dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.

09/24/2022

Encourage Hope and Help is a resource for youth su***de prevention. Check it out at www.encouragehopeandhelp.com!

09/22/2022

Read about su***de prevention and hope from Wyandotte Behavioral Health. It’s important to note that, if you’re worried a friend is considering su***de, the best thing you can do is ask them directly. Read more by clicking on the article.

Late last month, the su***de death of a young Wisconsin news anchor made headlines. Neena Pacholke was just 27 years old. Tragically, su***de continues to claim too many lives. In Kansas, someone dies by su***de every 16 hours, according to Kansas Su***de Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ). Su***de was...

09/10/2022

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, participated in by over 40 countries. Su***de can be prevented. Know the signs and if you’re experiencing a crisis YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In the US, call or text 988 to be connected with a person trained to take your call.

09/07/2022

Many people think that su***de is an incredibly selfish act and that staying alive for people in your life should be a good motivator to stay alive. The truth is, many people in deep despair believe they’re a burden and that everyone would be better off without them.

Prevent su***de by understanding the signs and listening if you’re not sure what to say. Call 988 if you think someone is about to attempt. The National Su***de Prevention Hotline will talk you through what to do.