Archive for category: Prevention & Wellness

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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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Letter: Roanokers need more places to dispose of old medication

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As national and community pharmacies continue to be lifelines for health and well-being, it is crucial to address a shared responsibility that transcends individual establishments: the need for improv...

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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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William Byrd Middle School wins Red Ribbon Award

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William Byrd Middle School has been presented an award for the “Best Use of 2023 Theme: BeKind to Your Mind” for its efforts during Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31). Thirty-six schoolsapplied for the a...

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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...