Children’s Mental Health

Health & Science Emily Rice,

Free Mental Health Resources Online For All Students, Parents In W.Va.

According to the CDC, adolescent mental health in the U.S. was worsening before the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, the nation’s youth is experiencing a mental health crisis. At the beginning of the year,...

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Discussion: Parental Interventions For Children’s Mental Health

One in seven West Virginian children experience anxiety or depression. Appalachia Health News Reporter, Emily Rice spoke with Keith Schemper, adviser for Psychosocial Support at Save the Children about how parents can intervene.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

DHHR To Distribute Federal Funding For Mental Health And Substance Use Services

In a release, the DHHR outlined seven grant programs that will support various health initiatives across the state.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Surgeon General Issues Advisory On Social Media And Youth Mental Health

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Tuesday stating that up to 95 percent of youth ages 13 to 17 report using a social media platform.

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Education Chris Schulz,

Federal Funds To Address Mental Health In Schools

The programs will be funded over the next five years by $10 million from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Justice Recognizes Childrens Mental Health Awareness Week

During his weekly briefing, Gov. Jim Justice proclaimed this week is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.

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