Fifteen schools across the territory competed in the Mindfulness Mural Competition hosted recently by the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority. Elmore …
Fair offers tips for avoiding dementia
As the sounds of Frank Sinatra rode the heat waves rising from the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Saturday, Che Pemberton click-clacked his tap shoes, encouraging anyone brave …
Scholarship launched for mental health
Conversations about mental health challenges are often held in whispers, but leaders in the Virgin Islands community spoke out loudly and proudly on Feb. 25 during a fashion-forward fundraiser gala …
Campaign tackles mental illness stigma
Valerie Lettsome recalls overhearing a recent conversation among a group of women chatting about their week. One received enthusiastic support for seeking medical advice to get her diabetes in check; …
Mental Health Month tackles Covid-19
For Dr. Virginia Rubaine, Mental Health Month takes on added importance this year as the community struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’re going to be providing information about adapting after …