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Virginia First Lady Holds Fentanyl Discussion

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Mental Health expert encourages parents to talk to kids about appropriate social media use

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – We are seeing online threats pop up throughout our hometowns. Roanoke City Schools canceled all classes and activities Thursday because of the concern. Leaders...

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EARLY YEARS: Two hometown teens share personal experiences with mental health struggles

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The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are hosting their third annual Youth Mental Health Awareness Month to help “Break the Stigma”. Click here to view ...

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Overdoses on the rise among Virginia students

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Teens turning to illicit market exposed to fentanyl-laced pills ROANOKE, Va. – Fake pills laced with fentanyl are making their way into Virginia middle and high schools.10 News spoke with a local y...

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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare puts the spotlight on mental health

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Youth Mental Health Awareness Month hopes to break the stigma by sparking conversations about mental illness and suicide. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and the&n...

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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare brings awareness to youth mental health

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ROANOKE, Va. – One in five children nationwide could have a diagnosable mental health illness. Healthcare providers are bringing awareness to mental health in our children for the third annual...

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WDBJ7 Investigates gambling addiction trends among Virginia’s youth

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The need for gambling addiction services in Virginia is increasing. New data show gambling addiction is impacting more young people, even those under the legal gambling age...

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Local organizations celebrate their Youth Mental Health Awareness Month

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Expert weighs in on trauma’s impact on children

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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare has experts in adverse childhood experiences ROANOKE, Va. – We’ve shown you several stories lately regarding sexual predators, but parents may b...

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Support Siblings of Siblings with Special Needs or Medical Challenges

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When a child has a special-needs diagnosis or has significant medical challenges, or a combination of both, there is a substantial amount of focus by service providers, specialists, medical and educat...