When West Virginia University revealed it had found a public suicide threat, it responded immediately by reminding the letter’s writer and all students that they could seek mental health help […]
Tag: mental health
Be aware of cognitive declines during gatherings
Newsroom@DominionPost.com As families return to in-person holiday gatherings after lengthy delays caused by the pandemic, cognitive changes in a loved one may be alarmingly apparent. Visiting with parents and grandparents […]
Guest essay: Shining a light on mental health
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 Justice on funding […]
COLUMN: Coping with stress
Do you have something in your life consuming you? You wake up every day and you know what you have to get done and maybe you do, maybe you don’t. […]
Safety measures put in place after concerning letter found in Mountainlair
West Virginia University resumed normal operations activities after sending out a “community notice” related to a concerning letter discovered on the Morgantown campus. On Sunday, West Virginia University released the […]
Beating the winter blues
There is something about the holidays that fills your entire body with joy. Joy from being with family, staying inside more with people you love, holiday cheer all around, chilly […]
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 of the University […]
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 courts involuntarily hospitalize […]
Listening to your inner voice
Let’s talk about noise. Have you ever been watching TV and the static is so loud you can’t even follow the movie anymore? Or you’re trying to read a book […]
COLUMN: Do you know your purpose?
Purpose — do you have it, do you lack it, did you ever take a look at what you thought it was for you and then second guessed it? Purpose […]
