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MENTAL HEALTH


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Mental toll school lockdowns can have on students, parents, staff

Some schools in southwest Virginia were in a lockdown for multiple hours.

This project is helping women who can’t afford postpartum care

Shades of Blue was created by a woman who experienced a traumatic birth.

Lynchburg City Schools secures $8.4 million grant to increase student mental health resources

Lynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.

988 reaches six months in service

It has been 6 months since the launch of the three-digit mental health crisis line - 988.

Report: Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss left suicide note, references ‘past challenges’

A new report gives a bit of insight into what may have led to the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, TMZ reports.

How the Sandy Hook tragedy is impacting parents 10 years later

A decade after the Sandy Hook tragedy, for some those feelings of grief and fear are still being felt.

Why giving is good for your mental health

We all know giving helps others, but it can also improve your mental health – experts say there’s a chemical response that takes place in your body when you do something nice for someone else.

Rockbridge County High School hires additional counselors after student mental health survey

Rockbridge County High School Principal Dr. Mike Craft said students are in the midst of a mental health crisis.

Spotting the signs of non-physical domestic abuse

You might not be able to see the scars, but victims of domestic abuse feel those scars long after they’ve escaped an abusive relationship.

Tanglewood Mall to welcome Carilion expansion

Carilion's outpatient mental health unit will move into 37,000 square feet of Tanglewood Mall

EnVision center gears up for the public

The center is opening soon with the goal of giving people a one-stop location to access community services.

EnVision center gears up for the public

The center is opening soon with the goal of giving people a one-stop location to access community services.

Regional suicide rates on the rise: Warning signs and more resources

Depression and anxiety among young people is up by 40% regionally, as well as the number of people dying by suicide.

Prince tweets on online safety after Molly inquest

Prince William says online safety for young people should be "prerequisite, not an afterthought" after inquest into 14-year-old's death

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Horizon Behavioral Health welcomes new psychiatric provider in Bedford

On Wednesday, the center announced a new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner would be joining their team, which they say is now serving adults in the town of Bedford and Bedford County.

Martinsville City schools to perform mental health assessments on students

School psychologist Dr. Travis Worrell said these mental health assessments are meant to be preventative.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline sees increase in calls after launch in July

The 988 crisis line has seen a solid start in Virginia after it's July 16 launch.

Roanoke high school volleyball game digs into student-athlete mental health

Following the end of the first set, the teams had raised over $500 to be donated to Morgan’s Message.

‘Morgan’s Message:’ High school athletes work to raise mental health awareness

High school athletes are coming together to raise awareness to the mental health struggles of student athletes.

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare offering courses to raise awareness for suicide prevention

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is offering courses to teach the community about ways to prevent suicide.

Tough paw prints to fill: Former Falling Branch Elementary therapy dog sets the ‘bark’ for a new one

A new furry friend is helping students as a calming presence at Falling Branch Elementary School.

Suicide Awareness Month: Local groups to host events, provide resources for awareness

The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are joining forces to focus on suicide prevention, warning signs, and reduction of the stigma associated with suicide in the Roanoke Valley, according to a joint press release.

Local organization announces healthcare project, brings more services to rural Southside, Southwest VA

A variety of healthcare workers will be trained for locations in rural Southside and Southwest Virginia, thanks to new funding.

Tudor House annual fundraiser makes a splash and a hole in one

Every year, the non-profit throws the annual Big Kahuna fundraiser with a swim meet. But this year, a new tournament was introduced.

Horizon Behavioral Health starts campaign to help students struggling with mental health

A 2020 study shows an increase in Lynchburg high school students feeling sadness and hopelessness over the past five years.

Horizon Behavioral Health awards nearly $2M to fight homelessness, substance abuse

The organization was awarded $1,991,554 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The goal is to assist 245 people over the next five years.

988 - Are we ready?

In the midst of crisis, the ten digit sucide hotline number can seem daunting to people looking for help.

Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboard

An avid paddleboarder, Mike Shoreman was told he could never paddleboard again. But he didn’t pay attention to that edict and now is trying to make history.

VT launching new virtual mental health services for students

A new online service will help Hokies with their mental health.

Three Virginia colleges enter agreement to bring virtual mental health services to students

Virginia Tech announced in a press release Thursday that they, along with James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University, have entered into an agreement with TimelyMD for student telehealth and tele-mental health services.

Around the Way with EJ: Daniel Brooks

Daniel Brooks joins us again on Season 2 for an expanded talk on athletes and mental health and shares new things on the horizon for "Motivate the Game".

Roanoke health leaders explain how dialing just three numbers could help save a life

Two years after legislation was passed, 988 is set to become the new mental health crisis number on July 16.

'The View' Host Joy Behar Hits Back After Sara Haines Brings Up Mental Health In Gun Control Debate: 'Oh, Stop With The Mental Health'

Joy Behar has had enough of the rhetoric regarding mental health and guns.

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Tips to help cope with grief, anxiety after Texas school shooting

The Texas tragedy brought sorrow to many people across the country.

Three signs you may be struggling with mental health, according to Lynchburg experts

May is mental health awareness month, and people all around the world are facing difficulties and transitions with the pandemic and inflation.

Experts share how deadly Buffalo shooting may have an effect on Black Americans

The killing of innocent grocery store customers in Buffalo is bringing on a mix of emotions for many Americans.

Mental health awareness month begins just a week after JMU softball player’s death

James Madison University softball player, Lauren Bernett passed away last week. Her death is shedding a light on mental health concerns for student-athletes and people everywhere.

Small business owners shut their doors to take a mental health break

Customers are saying goodbye to a sweet treat after the owner of Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts announced last week he is closing the doors to focus on his mental health.

What is neurodiversity, and why has it become so important to employers, educators?

5 things to know about neurodiversity and why it's becoming a hot topic.

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office buys new equipment to help with crisis negotiation situations

The agency recently bought the $30,000 technology because they’re seeing a nationwide trend in their own backyard.

Tudor House hosting free suicide support group for Roanoke teens

The Tudor House in Roanoke opened registration for a free support group for students who have suicidal thoughts.

Lynchburg school leaders provide counseling services after recent violence

Horizon has 17 staff members working with 22 schools throughout Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, helping students ages four to 18.

Motivate The Game opens its doors for grief counseling, training after deadly Blacksburg shooting

The organization geared toward physical and mental health opened its doors to teammates, coaches, family and friends of Isiah Robinson.

Roanoke agencies join forces to raise awareness about youth mental health

Two agencies are declaring February as 'Youth Mental Health Awareness Month' to combat the growing suicide crisis.

Did you know Botox could be good for your mental health?

Bridget and Lindsey discuss “glazed donut skin” and how Botox may be good for you!

Sen. Steve Newman pushes to clear $18M in bonds from vacant Central Virginia Training Center

The Central Virginia Training Center opened in 1910 to serve people with mental disabilities and relocated its last patients in 2020.

Push for suicide awareness after former Miss USA takes her own life at age 30

The push for suicide prevention is on pageant winners’ minds after the tragic loss of Miss USA 2019, Chelsie Kryst.

News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

Who carries the mental load in your family?

Mental load: Are you familiar with that term?

Holiday season prompting increase in demand for mental health services

For those in need of help, call 434-477-5000 or 434- 522-8191 after hours.

Around the Way with EJ: Good Counsel LLC and Motivate the Game

Daniel Brooks founded Good Counsel LLC in 2019 with the goal of bridging gaps between mental health providers and the community.

Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty

From back to school, the surge in COVID numbers and just everyday challenges and uncertainty, there’s a lot of stress that may impact your mental health.

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