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Children’s Mental Health
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,...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDiscussion: 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDHHR 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSurgeon 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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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice 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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