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Mental health crisis: Kids are not OK

by Stephen J. Lyons EDITOR'S NOTE: If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health difficulties, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Recently, my suicidal 15-year-old grandson ingested and smoked a cocktail of several drugs. His loving ...

Gee highlights service, students, changes at latest BOG meeting

WVU TODAY West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said service is the cornerstone of everything the university does. Not only is it a core value, but it reflects WVU’s commitment to people — not only to students who attend the school, but to everyone who calls the state ...

Student behavior a top concern

The problem of students misbehaving in the classroom is as old as school itself. However, disruptive student behavior has gotten worse. A national survey by the American Psychological Association released last year found that one in three teachers reported at least one incident of verbal ...

WVU student works in rural communities

Growing up, Stephanie Lusk always knew she wanted to help people. That drive first drew her to floor nursing. Now, she works as a West Virginia University Extension Family & Community Development Agent in McDowell and Wyoming counties, meeting people in their own communities to help ...

Lottery tickets and gambling are not for kids

This time of year, many people are looking for last-minute stocking stuffers for the children in their lives. While considering those special gifts, the Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia (PGHNWV) reminds parents and other adults that lottery tickets, gambling gift cards and ...