by Azeem Khan and Olivia Dowler It is discouraging that a recent effort from members of the West Virginia University Student Government Association to engage Gov. Jim […]
Tag: mental health services
Psychotherapist with a purpose
WVU staff member is passionate about helping students, creating community WVU Today For two years, a psychotherapist-turned-administrator at West Virginia University said COVID-19 has necessarily forced members […]
Guest essay: W.Va. needs to develop a better mental health system
by Jason D. Parmer In the 2022 Regular Session, the West Virginia Legislature will be presented with proposals to change the “mental hygiene” court process. Mental hygiene […]
Talkspace addresses mental health
WVU Today As a new semester begins, West Virginia University is increasing services to address students’ emotional and mental health needs and promote the awareness of resources […]
West Virginia-based mental health service sees increase in calls to emotional strength line
A West Virginia-based mental health service launched an emotional strength line last year to help West Virginians facing mental health challenges, including stress and emotional fatigue. First […]
New student stress management support available
Newsroom@DominionPost.com In August, First Choice Services launched a new emotional strength line, 1-877-HELP-304, to help West Virginians dealing with a range of stress-related issues and emotional fatigue. […]
Virtual therapy may be staying
WVU Today Once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, a lot of things will go back to normal. We’ll stop wearing masks. We’ll crowd into restaurants. We’ll walk […]
Maintaining mental health during a pandemic
Locals chime in on virus-related coping methods for stress by Olivia Murrayomurray@dominionpost.com In late March, America was caught off-guard by the rapid escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Grant helps to provide mental health services to rural patients
WVU Today With 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 […]
WVU project aids mental health services outcomes
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University partnership is developing a comprehensive evaluation for West Virginia children’s mental health services to ensure the best outcomes, including fewer hospitalizations, […]
