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mental health

October 22, 2024

Virgin Islands repped at Dominica health meeting

The region’s health priorities should include mental-health literacy, non-communicable diseases, investigative medicine and climate-change resilience, according to Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley. Mr. Wheatley made the call during …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 18, 2023

ESHS, Valley Day win mural contest

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 …

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by The BVI Beacon
November 17, 2023

Miss Universe BVI to take the big stage

Since Ashellica Fahie was crowned Miss Universe BVI in August, she has been working in the Virgin Islands to promote her platform of destigmatising mental illness. On Saturday, she will …

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by Sariah Lake
June 12, 2023

Alzheimer’s group hosts concert

Despite the heat, about 200 people showed up June 3 for a day of outdoor fun celebrating the importance of music to mental health, according to Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association …

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by Dana Kampa
March 3, 2023

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
July 27, 2022

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; …

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by Dana Kampa
May 26, 2022

Breaking stigma: VI celebrates mental health

Community members got moving on May 21 as they danced on the grass at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, enjoyed a performance by students from Adagio Dance School, …

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by Dana Kampa
December 2, 2021

In trying times, Safe Haven Transitional Centre looks for new ways to support community

Debrah Hill hasn’t lived with her children for 14 years, she said. She hasn’t seen them in five. She became homeless after losing her job in 2003, often staying with …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 30, 2021

EDITORIAL: Mental health crises are a big red flag

We were deeply troubled to hear police warn recently that mental health crises are on the rise in the territory after they rescued a hospital patient from the water in …

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by BVI Beacon
September 24, 2021

Mental health patient rescued from Road Harbour amidst spike in crises

Police on Sunday rescued a 20-year-old man from Road Harbour after he escaped from the behavioural ward at the Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 14, 2021

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
September 1, 2020

Government launches mental health campaign

In an attempt to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support in the Virgin Islands amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a new educational campaign launched with a virtual meeting broadcast last Thursday …

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by Dana Kampa
May 28, 2020

Governor urges residents to keep up Covid-19 safety measures

Five days before government announced Tuesday that there are no more known active cases of Covid-19 in the territory, Governor Gus Jaspert called on Virgin Islands residents to remain vigilant …

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by Dana Kampa
May 4, 2020

Coping with Covid-19 anxiety

A recent video chat about mental health started off with reassurances that feelings of anxiety are normal, and an invitation to virtually join the moderator in enjoying a calming mug …

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by Dana Kampa
October 16, 2019

Constant PTSD in climate change age

NEW YORK CITY — With climate change expected to bring more frequent natural disasters to the Caribbean, mental health experts are changing the way they talk about post-traumatic stress disorder. …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
September 16, 2019

Irma’s mental health issues linger

Dr. Virginia Rubaine had plans to travel on Sept. 7, 2017. But on Sept. 6, Hurricane Irma swept through the Virgin Islands, devastating homes, businesses and livelihoods, and dashing any …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

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