Behavioral Health

Health & Science Jack Walker, Feb. 26, 2025

As Workforce Woes Hit Behavioral Health Centers, Advocate Calls For More Funding

The West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council says strengthening jobs and funding for behavioral health centers and state health programs would help folks with disabilities live independently and find jobs.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 30, 2024

People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities To Get Help

On Monday, the Department of Human Services announced the hiring of West Virginia’s first Statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability, or IDD, Coordinator, Susan File.

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Education Emily Rice, Nov. 29, 2023

Conference Aims To Help Teachers Teach Troubled Students

School mental health professionals from across the state had the opportunity to learn how to address mental health challenges and more in their classrooms.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 27, 2023

W.Va. Experiencing Mental Illness At Rates Higher Than The National Average

West Virginians are experiencing mental illness at rates higher than the national average, and it's even worse in southern West Virginia.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Nov. 03, 2023

Child Behavioral Telehealth Services Coming To W.Va. Underserved Rural Areas

Already underway in the Summers County community of Hinton, a prototype program is offering mental health support for pediatric patients with diagnoses including depression, anxiety and ADHD disorder.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Oct. 16, 2023