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West Virginia: Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBIn West Virginia – a ruggedly rural state with an independent spirit – mental health woes are fueled by social problems and a shortage of providers. By Joseph P. Williams Sept. 1, 2021

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

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Fast Facts - West Virginia Department of Health and Human …

(9 days ago) WEBWest Virginia ranked 1st highest in the nation for the prevalence of poor physical health, poor mental health, and activity limitations due to poor physical or mental health. Health Care Access The prevalence of no health care coverage among West Virginia adults aged 18-64 was at an all-time low of 9.3%, compared to 14.1% nationally.

https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd/data_reports/Pages/Fast-Facts.aspx

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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 does not have enough mental health professionals. West Virginians are over 2x more likely to be forced out-of-network for mental health care than for primary health care —

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

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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 Abuse Treatment Services. HHS Publication No. SMA–20–Baro–19–WV. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020.

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

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2022 State Report West Virginia - County Health Rankings

(8 days ago) WEB2022 County Health Rankings: National and West Virginia State Values for Ranked Measures. Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted). Percentage of adults reporting fair or poor health (age-adjusted).

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2022_WV_0.pdf

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Survey Results Reveal Mental Health Issues In W.Va.

(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 and Human Resources and the West …

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

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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 in need in the state. The national average is 27%, and West Virginia ranks 48th among the states. To fix this issue and attract more qualified workers for these group homes, DHHR …

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

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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. Top Issues. Support Us Today Everybody Hurts: The State of Mental Health in America is a project of Crisis Text Line. Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential

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

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WVU Today WVU-led study aims to identify, relieve …

(4 days ago) WEBWith anxiety and depression on the rise amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a West Virginia University-led study seeks to identify mental health issues and test online treatments among West …

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2020/08/25/wvu-led-study-aims-to-identify-relieve-anxiety-and-depression-caused-by-covid-19

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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 MATCH survey highlight …

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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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 of adult depression in the county, Lewis says, there is still a strong stigma around the condition that often prevents people from seeking help. (Phil Galewitz/KFF Health News)

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

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The barriers to Black West Virginians getting the mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBLike many Black communities in the United States, West Virginia’s poor mental health stems from a complex mix of problems, including high poverty rates and substance abuse and a culture of independence that stigmatizes psychological help. Due to this troubling data, many Black mental health professionals in West Virginia believe …

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

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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, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.

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

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Help is available for people struggling with mental health

(6 days ago) WEBHelp 4WV, providing immediate help for those struggling with addiction or mental health issues – 1-844-HELP-4WV To learn more about the mental health services available at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Department of Behavioral Medicine Healthy Minds – Clarksburg or if you or a loved one need mental health services, …

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

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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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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-digit number — 988. The state Department of Health and Human Resources has received a federal grant to change over to the three-digit system on July 16, WCHS-TV reported. …

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

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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 from school personnel and mental health services providers about kids’ mental health. Contact Amelia Ferrell Knisely at [email protected] or 304-208-1823. If you need help

https://thinkkidswv.org/schoolhealthdata2022/

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First Responders Form Grassroots Mental Health Support Service

(4 days ago) WEBOliveto: As many folks have talked about mental health among first responders and frontline workers, it has come to the forefront in the last couple of years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. We started identifying more and more folks that were suffering from PTSD, and having some mental health problems that went …

https://wvpublic.org/first-responders-form-grassroots-mental-health-support-service/

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes Mental …

(2 days ago) WEBGovernor Jim Justice also proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in West Virginia. This year’s national theme, “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World,” acknowledges that dealing with life’s pressures can be overwhelming, and everyone deserves to feel supported and empowered to seek help when …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-Department-of-Human-Services-Observes-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month.aspx

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Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), 2019 and 2020

(2 days ago) WEBWEST VIRGINIA . Table 107A Substance Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, and Past Year Mental Health Measures: Among People Aged 12 or Older in . PAST YEAR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES . Any Mental Illness. 4,9,10-- -- 54 312 366 Serious Mental Illness. 4,9,10-- -- 19 79 98 Received Mental Health Services. 11

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt35964/NSDUHHsaeSpecificStates2020F/NSDUHsaeWestVirginia2020.pdf

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WEST VIRGINIA Key Findings HEALTH DISPARITIES

(5 days ago) WEBMammogram Screenings. The percentage of Medicare-covered women undergoing mammogram screenings in West Virginia is lower than the percentage at the national level. In West Virginia, 57.8 percent of Medicare-covered women ages 67 to 69 have had a recent mammogram, compared to the 62.1 percent reported in the nation as a whole.

https://www.arc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WVHealthDisparitiesKeyFindings8-17.pdf

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Mental hospitals confined people with disabilities as officials delayed

(8 days ago) WEBAs officials delay, more West Virginians with disabilities are being confined to mental hospitals. For at least two years, disability rights advocates have warned that the state was indefinitely institutionalizing people in state-owned psychiatric hospitals. Despite outcry, lawmakers have been slow to act. by Erin Beck December 10th, 2023.

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2023/12/10/wv-disabilities-mental-hospital/

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How one West Virginia city is responding to the mental health …

(3 days ago) WEBCaptain Steve McCormick, a 20-year veteran of the Huntington Fire Department and a member of Compass’ advisory board, talks about the mental health issues that can arise from witnessing traumatic events as a firefighter with Amy Jefferson, mental health coach for Compass in Huntington, W.Va. (Lori Kersey West Virginia …

https://westvirginiawatch.com/2023/10/09/how-one-west-virginia-city-is-responding-to-the-mental-health-needs-of-its-first-responders/

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WVU Today WVU researchers see need to strengthen mental health

(6 days ago) WEBControlling traumatic situations is synonymous with the daily duties of first responders, yet many mental health programs to combat the increasing stress they encounter are lacking. That’s why West Virginia University researchers are identifying steps policymakers and community members can take to aid front-line workers.

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/05/22/wvu-researchers-see-need-to-strengthen-mental-health-programs-for-first-responders

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Mental Health Issues In Southern W.Va. And Mushroom Hunting …

(9 days ago) WEBOn this West Virginia Morning, West Virginians are experiencing mental illness at rates higher than the national average.And it’s even worse in southern West Virginia. Emily Rice has more. Also, in this show, mushroom hunting has been popular for years, but lately it seems to have really caught on.

https://wvpublic.org/mental-health-issues-in-southern-w-va-and-mushroom-hunting-growing-in-popularity-this-west-virginia-morning/

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Behavioral Health - West Virginia Department of Health and …

(7 days ago) WEBHELP4WV serves as a point of contact for all West Virginians in crisis and are seeking help for themselves or a loved one. Call, text or chat: 1-844-HELP4WV or www.help4wv.com. The Children's Crisis and Referral Line, a separate source of support provided by Help4WV, is also available 24/7/365 to assist with community-based resources and

https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/Behavioral-Health.aspx

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Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Two Virginias lights up green in

(5 days ago) WEBBLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, WVU Medicine’s Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Two Virginias lit up green tonight. The Pavilion, which has been in

https://www.wvva.com/2024/05/09/behavioral-health-pavilion-two-virginias-lights-up-green-honor-mental-health-awareness-month/

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