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Teaching Children About Mental Health
Mental illness can feel like a difficult and heavy conversation to have with a child. However, it is important for children to have the vocabulary and comfort to discuss their
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
The environment in which we live can sometimes become our definition of normal, but how does West Virginia compare to the other states when it comes to mental health? At...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
When humans encounter difficulty, some are able to adapt and manage the situation, while other people tend to fall apart. This is sometimes compared to a rubber band, which can...
- by Holly Swanson
Tell me a bit about your background. I was born and raised in West Virginia and attended West Virginia University, where I met my wife. Healthcare administration has really been...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Millions of American adults are diagnosed with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. These are called dual diagnosis, co-occurring, or co-morbid conditions. At Highland Hospital Behavioral...
