Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Native Looks At Depression, Treatment In New Novel
Debut novelist William Brewer teaches creative writing at Stanford University, but his Morgantown roots have deeply influenced his writing, and even the main character of his new book — "The Red Arrow" — is also a West Virginia native.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Higher Ed Counselors Asking For Help In Mental Health Crisis
West Virginia college counselors are overwhelmed and asking for support from the state legislature. “The counseling center staff are weary, there's no question about it,” Dr. Hawkins said. “Because we’re operating as if we are in a psychiatric emergency room.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Researchers Find Too Much Light At Night May Trigger Depression
New research from West Virginia University suggests too much light, instead of too little, may cause depression in hospitalized individuals. Researchers…
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Loneliness May Make it Harder to Manage Chronic Conditions
A new study from the West Virginia University School of Nursing suggests that loneliness may be making it harder for middle-aged Appalachians to manage…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Professor Awarded $13 Million to Study Treatment For Rural Depression Patients
A West Virginia University researcher has been awarded a $13.3 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to compare three treatment…
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