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Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilities
Read full article: Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilitiesTwo crisis centers, designed to help anyone in a mental health emergency or crisis, are coming to Southwest Virginia in 2025.
UVA Experts give tips on talking to teens about mental health
Read full article: UVA Experts give tips on talking to teens about mental healthSometimes it can be hard to talk to teens about mental health or even know when to bring it up. The University of Virginiaโs Teen and Young Adult Health Center gave us tips on what signs to look out for.
Mother turns sonโs suicide into call for awareness
Read full article: Mother turns sonโs suicide into call for awarenessOne local mother is turning the tragedy of her son's suicide into a mission to raise awareness about teen depression and suicide, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues.
Every 11 Minutes: The Heartbreaking Toll of Suicide in America
Read full article: Every 11 Minutes: The Heartbreaking Toll of Suicide in AmericaSeptember marks Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and resources as over 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022, with millions more contemplating it.
First-ever Operation H.E.R Summit offers new hope and resources for girlsโ mental health
Read full article: First-ever Operation H.E.R Summit offers new hope and resources for girlsโ mental healthHundreds of girls gathered for the first-ever Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls Mental Health Summit.
Local Non-Profit Hosts Annual "Big Kahuna" Charity Event to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
Read full article: Local Non-Profit Hosts Annual "Big Kahuna" Charity Event to Raise Awareness for Suicide PreventionMore than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, a staggering figure that local non-profit Tudor House is working to reduce by addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.
Parents, educators weigh in on school cellphone policies at VDOE listening session in Roanoke County
Read full article: Parents, educators weigh in on school cellphone policies at VDOE listening session in Roanoke CountyThe Virginia Department of Education has until August 15th to draft up a guiding policy for a cell phone-free education
Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in construction
Read full article: Virginia Tech expert urges mental health talks in constructionConstruction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health related issues compared to an accident on site.
Community comes together for mental health awareness cook-out in Vinton
Read full article: Community comes together for mental health awareness cook-out in VintonPeople came out for a mental health awareness cookout on Thursday. It was hosted by โSupport Systems, Inc.,โ a mental health provider in Vinton.
Montgomery County Clerkโs Office partners with NRVCS for post-trial mental help for jurors
Read full article: Montgomery County Clerkโs Office partners with NRVCS for post-trial mental help for jurorsThe Montgomery County Clerkโs Office recently partnered with New River Valley Community Services to offer post-trial help for jurors.
Botetourt County Rotary Club donates funds for online mental health resources in schools
Read full article: Botetourt County Rotary Club donates funds for online mental health resources in schoolsThe Botetourt County Rotary Club donated funds to provide online mental health resources for parents and students in the Botetourt County Public Schools, aiming to support at-risk youth.
Virginia Tech students take initiative to address mental health crisis
Read full article: Virginia Tech students take initiative to address mental health crisisMore than 80% of college students are struggling emotionally, according to a recent study. During Mental Health Awareness Month, 10 News sat down with students at Virginia Tech, who are taking the initiative to address the crisis on their campus.
Lynchburg PD, Horizon Behavioral health forge partnership to address mental health crisis
Read full article: Lynchburg PD, Horizon Behavioral health forge partnership to address mental health crisisThe Co-Responder Program allows Lynchburg police and Horizon Behavioral Health to respond to the growing need for mental health support.
Farmers 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide, National Rural Health Association says
Read full article: Farmers 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide, National Rural Health Association saysYou might think spending time on a farm is a peaceful escape, but for many farmers, it can be stressful, as they work to protect their crop.
Psychologist offers mental health tips for navigating the holidays
Read full article: Psychologist offers mental health tips for navigating the holidaysThe holiday season can be a stressful time for many with planning trips, gifts, and seeing family and friends. Rosanna Breaux said there are strategies to navigating the mentally taxing season.
Psychiatrist discusses impacts of children seeing war on TV, online
Read full article: Psychiatrist discusses impacts of children seeing war on TV, onlineAs weโre covering the war in Israel, we wanted to speak with a mental health expert about children and the effects of seeing war on television and online.
Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition hosts annual Prevention Forum
Read full article: Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition hosts annual Prevention ForumCommunity leaders in Rockbridge County are sharing ways to address mental health and substance abuse among teenagers as part of the goal of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalitionโs fifth annual Prevention Forum.
Musicโs magical powers: How melodies help special needs students communicate
Read full article: Musicโs magical powers: How melodies help special needs students communicateTeachers at one school are finding great success with music as a therapy for children with intellectual and developmental differences.
Virginia children facing more mental health struggles, providers struggling to keep up with demand
Read full article: Virginia children facing more mental health struggles, providers struggling to keep up with demandAccording to the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, more children in Virginia are facing mental health struggles than ever before.
United Way of Roanoke Valley hosts Mental Health Awareness Month event
Read full article: United Way of Roanoke Valley hosts Mental Health Awareness Month eventMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and Healthy Roanoke Valley is partnering with United Way to lead the charge spreading awareness throughout our community.
Carilion building new, expanded mental health treatment and research center at Tanglewood Mall
Read full article: Carilion building new, expanded mental health treatment and research center at Tanglewood MallCarilion Clinic is expanding its footprint at Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke County to better meet the needs of the community.
Mental health program keeping people arrested out of jail, hospitals
Read full article: Mental health program keeping people arrested out of jail, hospitalsItโs all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness โ and saving taxpayers money at the same time.
WATCH: Family of Irvo Otieno, Att. Ben Crump speaks out following grand jury hearing
Read full article: WATCH: Family of Irvo Otieno, Att. Ben Crump speaks out following grand jury hearingAttorney Ben Crump, co-counsel Mark Krudys, and the family of Irvo Otieno will speak out following the public release of the video of Irvoโs death and in anticipation of the results of the case being presented before a grand jury.
A new mental health facility opens in Roanoke
Read full article: A new mental health facility opens in RoanokeTandem Behavioral Health is a mental health group practice. TBH provide a secured, HIPAA compliant video based experience. Each of the therapists are Masters Level or higher and utilize an individualized approach to care.
Lynchburg City Schools secures $8.4 million grant to increase student mental health resources
Read full article: Lynchburg City Schools secures $8.4 million grant to increase student mental health resourcesLynchburg City Schools has been awarded an $8.4 million federal grant to better support students with their mental health needs.
Report: Stephen โtWitchโ Boss left suicide note, references โpast challengesโ
Read full article: Report: Stephen โtWitchโ Boss left suicide note, references โpast challengesโA new report gives a bit of insight into what may have led to the death of Stephen โtWitchโ Boss, TMZ reports.
Rockbridge County High School hires additional counselors after student mental health survey
Read full article: Rockbridge County High School hires additional counselors after student mental health surveyRockbridge County High School Principal Dr. Mike Craft said students are in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Horizon Behavioral Health welcomes new psychiatric provider in Bedford
Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health welcomes new psychiatric provider in BedfordOn 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.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare offering courses to raise awareness for suicide prevention
Read full article: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare offering courses to raise awareness for suicide preventionBlue 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 โbarkโ for a new one
Read full article: Tough paw prints to fill: Former Falling Branch Elementary therapy dog sets the โbarkโ for a new oneA 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
Read full article: Suicide Awareness Month: Local groups to host events, provide resources for awarenessThe 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
Read full article: Local organization announces healthcare project, brings more services to rural Southside, Southwest VAA variety of healthcare workers will be trained for locations in rural Southside and Southwest Virginia, thanks to new funding.
Horizon Behavioral Health starts campaign to help students struggling with mental health
Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health starts campaign to help students struggling with mental healthA 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
Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health awards nearly $2M to fight homelessness, substance abuseThe 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.
Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboard
Read full article: Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboardAn avid paddleboarder, Mike Shoreman was told he could never paddleboard again. But he didnโt pay attention to that edict and now is trying to make history.
Three Virginia colleges enter agreement to bring virtual mental health services to students
Read full article: Three Virginia colleges enter agreement to bring virtual mental health services to studentsVirginia 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.
Three signs you may be struggling with mental health, according to Lynchburg experts
Read full article: Three signs you may be struggling with mental health, according to Lynchburg expertsMay is mental health awareness month, and people all around the world are facing difficulties and transitions with the pandemic and inflation.
Mental health awareness month begins just a week after JMU softball playerโs death
Read full article: Mental health awareness month begins just a week after JMU softball playerโs deathJames 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
Read full article: Small business owners shut their doors to take a mental health breakCustomers are saying goodbye to a sweet treat after the owner of Mama Crockettโs Cider Donuts announced last week he is closing the doors to focus on his mental health.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office buys new equipment to help with crisis negotiation situations
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office buys new equipment to help with crisis negotiation situationsThe agency recently bought the $30,000 technology because theyโre seeing a nationwide trend in their own backyard.