Archive for category: Education

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Here @ Home has tips to talk about cannabis and THC effects with teens

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Marijuana use among teens in the United States has steadily climbed over the past three decades, as has the percentage of teens who view it as harmless. Parents now need...

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How to handle holiday stress

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ROANOKE, Va. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but that’s not the case for everyone. In fact, for some people, this can be a season of stress. Community Prevention Initiatives Coordi...

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Strategize screen time with your kids

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Gifts of electronics and lots of traveling can mean more screen time for kids during the holidays, but it is important to find a balance with that virtual fun before draini...

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Parent’s worst nightmare: 10-year-old exposed to fentanyl at elementary school

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AMHERST, Va. (WDBJ) – The recent incident involving gummies in a bag with traces of fentanyl at an elementary school has sparked concerns among parents and the Amherst County community. Click he...

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CCPS Youth Risk Behavior Survey for community to review and support

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The Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare has supported Craig County Public Schools for several years in conducting surveys which help the community as well as the school to know what the students are expe...

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Roanoke’s youth learn how to build resiliency from community leaders

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Teenagers in Roanoke learned about healthy ways to respond to trauma and how to build resiliency. Mental health experts, church leaders and gun violence prevention advoc...

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Mental health services available for veterans and active-duty service members

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – During the search in Maine for an Army reservist who is a suspect in the shooting deaths of 18 people Wednesday night, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare ...

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Red Ribbon Week designed to spread awareness about substance abuse

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – October 22-28 is National Red Ribbon Week! This annual event was started 35 years ago by the National Family Partnership and the DEA to spread awareness about substance abu...

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Suicide Prevention Month begins; Roanoke organization spreads awareness

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – September is National Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts here at home want to raise awareness. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare leaders say suicide is th...

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More students are experiencing bullying in Virginia than before, how parents can help

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ROANOKE, Va. – As the new school year approaches, it brings new challenges with it for both students and parents, like bullying. Which, experts say is on the rise since the pandemic. Statistic...