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The Roost substance use disorder

Virginia Tech students battling addiction housed together during recovery journey

September 3, 2024

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Local News, Politics

Augusta County teen on gender identity: ‘I’m not ashamed of being trans’

September 2, 2024

sparc film

Suicide: Film to explore people who find their way back from dark places

August 24, 2024

vaping

Analysis: Use of vaping on the rise across all ages, major problem in schools

August 9, 2024

hispanic girl

Youth suicide up nearly 50 percent; few who died had mental health diagnosis

August 6, 2024

young black man depression mental health

U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory to combat loneliness and isolation

August 5, 2024

messaging on cell phone

Virginia: Schools cell phone ban would separate students from an addiction

Rebecca Barnabi

August 3, 2024

teen girl mental health depression sad window

Study: Researchers find increases in preteen suicide, especially among girls

July 30, 2024

stressed mother budget

Study: Moms, caregivers in homes with food insecurity need mental-health supports

July 24, 2024

988 lifeline

America has a lifeline; help is available through the national 988 helpline

Martin Ringstaff

July 13, 2024