Archive for category: Mental Health Awareness

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Strength in vulnerability: LGBTQ+ mental wellness journey

Pride month

June is Pride Month, and 10 News is taking a deep dive into LGBTQ+ mental health struggles. Click here to view the full story.

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Congratulations to this year’s Mental Health Champion, Polly Boone!

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Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) Mental Health Champion Awards have been created to recognize individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond to improve the mental health of t...

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In Virginia, nearly 60% of deaths by suicide occur using a firearm. Hear more from Mandy Lee, Director of the Crisis Intervention Team and Marcus Alerts at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare – BRB...

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

break the stigma

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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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare puts the spotlight on mental health

break the stigma

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

Mental Health Issues

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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Local organizations celebrate their Youth Mental Health Awareness Month

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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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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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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...