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West Virginia: Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebAlmost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health. In West Virginia – a ruggedly rural state with an independent spirit – mental health woes are fueled by social …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-09-01/west-virginia-almost-heaven-but-not-for-mental-health

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Even in the Most Depressed County in America, Stigma Around …

(3 days ago) WebDavid Lewis is a psychiatrist who began practicing at Coalfield Health Center in Chapmanville, a town in Logan County, West Virginia, in June. Despite the high rate …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/most-depressed-county-logan-west-virginia-stigma-mental-illness/

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Mental Health in thoughts of suicide in the last year. - NAMI

(9 days ago) WebOf the 92,000 adults in West Virginia who did not receive needed mental health care, 47.6% did not because of cost. 708,078 people in West Virginia live in a community that …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/WestVirginiaStateFactSheet.pdf

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Major issues persist in WV behavioral health homes

(6 days ago) WebAccording to DHHR, in 2020, West Virginia was able to employ only an estimated 17% of the necessary mental health care professionals to take care of people …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/16/systemic-abuse-neglect-wv-behavioral-health-homes/

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Survey Results Reveal Mental Health Issues In W.Va. - West …

(2 days ago) WebResults from the first Mountain State Assessment of Trends in Community Health — or MATCH published Tuesday by the West Virginia Department of Health …

https://wvpublic.org/survey-results-reveal-mental-health-issues-in-w-va/

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Mental Illness Stigma Persists in the Most Depressed County in …

(Just Now) WebWest Virginia, which also has some of the nation’s highest rates of poverty and poor health, is home to eight of the 10 counties with the highest estimated rates of …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-09-06/mental-illness-stigma-persists-in-the-most-depressed-county-in-america

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West Virginia Mental Health — Everybody Hurts

(9 days ago) WebCrisis Text Line reports mental health trends in West Virginia, including depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. In crisis? Get 24/7 support by texting CRISIS to 741741. …

https://www.stateofmentalhealth.org/west-virginia

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Behavioral Health Barometer: West Virginia, Volume 6

(2 days ago) WebBehavioral Health Barometer: West Virginia, Volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt32865/WestVirginia-BH-Barometer_Volume6.pdf

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Help is available for people struggling with mental health

(6 days ago) WebMORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In today’s environment of social and economic difficulties, many people find themselves struggling with mental health. Resources are …

https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/help-is-available-for-people-struggling-with-mental-health/

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Survey results reveal mental health issues in West Virginia

(4 days ago) WebThe survey looks at multiple health aspects including physical health, health behavior, prescription opioids, the impact of COVID-19, but key insights from the first …

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/survey-results-reveal-mental-health-issues-in-west-virginia/article_079ee7fe-e936-11ed-80d3-472f1f85e38a.html

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When a W.Va. community lost its mental health services, the …

(4 days ago) WebWhen a West Virginia community lost its mental health services, the results were a matter of life and death. by Lauren Peace October 15th, 2020 October 21st, …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2020/10/15/this-place-helps-us-stay-alive-when-a-west-virginia-community-lost-its-mental-health-services-the-results-were-a-matter-of-life-and-death/

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Facing a mental heath care shortage, new 'rapid access' initiative …

(6 days ago) WebWest Virginia University hospitals said that more than 3,000 kids went to their emergency rooms for mental health care from November 2021 through October …

https://westvirginiawatch.com/2023/08/23/facing-a-mental-heath-care-shortage-new-rapid-access-initiative-aims-to-help-wv-kids/

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The barriers to Black West Virginians getting the mental health …

(1 days ago) WebSome barriers that impact mental health for Black West Virginians include a scarcity of Black mental health professionals and mental health resources, stigma, lack …

https://westvirginiaville.com/2022/03/the-barriers-to-black-west-virginians-getting-the-mental-health-care-they-may-need/

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Facing a mental health care shortage, new ‘rapid access’ initiative

(8 days ago) WebDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, more kids in the United States ended up in emergency rooms in need of immediate mental health care. West Virginia University …

https://www.timeswv.com/news/west_virginia/facing-a-mental-health-care-shortage-new-rapid-access-initiative-aims-to-help-wv-kids/article_65e40f40-41ee-11ee-8409-4bce5c3bd06d.html

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Us & Them: Mental Health Crisis Behind Bars In West Virginia

(9 days ago) WebOvercrowding and understaffing have pushed West Virginia’s prisons and jails to what many believe is a crisis point. On this episode of Us & Them, we hear what …

https://wvpublic.org/us-them-mental-health-crisis-behind-bars-in-west-virginia/

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WVa changing suicide prevention lifeline to 3 digits in July

(5 days ago) WebCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — People in West Virginia having problems with mental health or suicidal thoughts will soon be able to find help by calling a three …

https://apnews.com/article/business-health-mental-west-virginia-suicide-prevention-16dd0e0bda341620e38917ba85937779

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WVa receiving $1.7M for adult mental health program AP News

(7 days ago) WebCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The state of West Virginia is receiving around $1.7 million in federal funding over five years for a behavioral health program …

https://apnews.com/article/health-mental-west-virginia-0ba34d75cd24f1f0fb455e528111d054

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WVU-led study seeks to identify, treat mental health issues caused …

(5 days ago) WebReviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Aug 25 2020. With anxiety and depression on the rise amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a West Virginia …

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200825/WVU-led-study-seeks-to-identify-treat-mental-health-issues-caused-by-COVID-19.aspx

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Behavioral Health Barometer: West Virginia, Volume 6 CBHSQ …

(5 days ago) WebBehavioral Health Barometer: West Virginia, Volume 6. SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/behavioral-health-barometer-west-virginia-volume-6

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Nationally, student mental health is declining. West Virginia knows …

(5 days ago) WebWe’re looking to tell the stories of families who are in need of or have experienced adolescent mental health care in West Virginia. We’d also love to hear …

https://thinkkidswv.org/schoolhealthdata2022/

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Perceived Ability to Treat Opioid Use Disorder in West Virginia

(3 days ago) WebForty-eight of WV’s 55 counties are considered Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas13 and a statewide behavioral health workforce learning collaborative …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9192106/

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Importance of mental health awareness month and having deep

(9 days ago) WebJa’me Brandish, a licensed psychologist in West Virginia, said that Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 to reduce stigma and bring awareness to …

https://www.wdtv.com/2024/05/10/importance-mental-health-awareness-month-having-deep-conversations/

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Editorial Roundup: West Virginia - MSN

(7 days ago) WebHELP4WV offers 24/7 call, chat or text support through 1-8044-HELP4WV to anyone struggling with addiction or other mental health issues. There is also a Children’s Crisis …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/editorial-roundup-west-virginia/ar-BB1m5ZEJ

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Behavioral health care provider shortages continue in West …

(2 days ago) WebAdobe Stock. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Behavioral health provider shortages persist across the nation, and West Virginia is no exception. The …

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/behavioral-health-care-provider-shortages-continue-in-west-virginia/article_d1daa8c2-f65c-11ed-a067-cbe668878e28.html

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Bureau for Behavioral Health - West Virginia Department of Health …

(3 days ago) WebBureau for Behavioral Health Room 350 350 Capitol Street Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: (304) 558-0627 Fax: (304) 558-1008 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 to 4:30

https://dhhr.wv.gov/bbh

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How West Virginia is addressing student self-harm and eating …

(Just Now) WebWhile health officials and state leaders are still working to understand the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, emerging studies suggest that …

https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/news/how-west-virginia-addressing-student-self-harm-and-eating-disorders

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Mountain Valley Pipeline, Children’s Mental Health And Song Of …

(8 days ago) WebOn this West Virginia Morning, Curtis Tate tells us about problems with the Mountain Valley Pipeline as it nears completion, Emily Rice discusses children’s mental …

https://wvpublic.org/mountain-valley-pipeline-childrens-mental-health-and-song-of-the-week-this-west-virginia-morning/

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County employees working 32-hour weeks report better job

(6 days ago) WebAn employee survey found 78% felt the change had a positive impact on their mental health, and 67% had increased job satisfaction. Primary Day in West Virginia …

https://www.wsaz.com/2024/05/14/county-employees-working-32-hour-weeks-report-better-job-satisfaction-mental-health/

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Wood County Health Alert: Loneliness Can Be Dangerous to Your …

(7 days ago) WebThe following health facts impact your physical health directly! Did you know there were 375 deaths from suicide in West Virginia in 2021? 27.4% of you in Wood …

https://www.thsdaily.com/west-virginia-health-news/wood-county-health-alert-loneliness-can-be-dangerous-to-your-life-span-doctor-explains/article_f97cf8aa-0be9-11ef-b257-6713d7103d70.html

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How West Virginia's first transgender elected official is influencing

(Just Now) WebDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the council made Wheeling the only city in West Virginia to declare racism a public health crisis. Then they banned conversion …

https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/how-west-virginia-s-first-transgender-elected-19451020.php

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New Labels on Ohio County Vending Machines Could Change …

(4 days ago) WebHealth Facts That Matter: Key Statistics for Ohio County, West Virginia The following health facts impact your physical health directly! Did you know there were …

https://www.thsdaily.com/west-virginia-health-news/new-labels-on-ohio-county-vending-machines-could-change-how-we-decide-what-to-drink/article_74c2c574-1155-11ef-bfbe-1752fb9ecab3.html

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West Virginia Republicans center anti-trans rhetoric in …

(4 days ago) WebIn a recent poll of West Virginia’s Republican voters, more than half said that the economy was the most important issue facing the state, followed by the quality of …

https://19thnews.org/2024/05/west-virginia-gop-governor-primary-anti-trans-rhetoric/

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US Capitol Riot's Shadow Looms Over Maryland, West Virginia …

(1 days ago) WebUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news …

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-14/us-capitol-riots-shadow-looms-over-maryland-west-virginia-primaries

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Encore: The Climbing Climate And Paddle Making, Inside Appalachia

(5 days ago) WebMountain Valley Pipeline, Children’s Mental Health And Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning. On this West Virginia Morning, Curtis Tate tells us about …

https://wvpublic.org/encore-the-climbing-climate-and-paddle-making-inside-appalachia/

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The West Virginia dilemma E-News West Virginia University

(7 days ago) WebHealth; Athletics; In The News; All Posts. Wednesday, May 08, 2024. The West Virginia dilemma. John Deskins contributes to reporting from The Wall Street …

https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/05/08/the-west-virginia-dilemma

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TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers

(Just Now) WebFALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Hancock County, West Virginia, may receive emergency …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/05/09/news470766?type=All&page=1

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