WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —- As students across North Carolina settle into the new school year, Governor Josh Stein is calling attention to a critical aspect of child safety that extends beyond school buildings and neighborhood streets: the digital world. With approximately 96% of U.S. teens using the internet daily, and the number of adolescents online…… read more »
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Governor Stein Urges Parents to Prioritize Children’s Online Safety and Mental Health
Breaking Barriers: North Carolina Officials Outline Vision for Disability and Mental Health Services
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will headline two key sessions at the upcoming i2i Center for Integrative Health Spring 2025 Conference, with a focus on disability rights, community inclusion, and behavioral health transformation. On Monday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., NCDHHS lead the “Advancing the…… read more »
Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support
Raleigh N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai will travel to Hendersonville on Thursday to highlight ongoing mental health and recovery services for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The visit will include stops at two community organizations central to the region’s recovery: Love and Respect Community for Recovery…… read more »
Operations Unite Goldsboro — Discussing Youth Programs, Career Paths, and Mental Health Advocacy
Goldsboro Police Strengthens Community Ties Through Youth Outreach, Mental Health Advocacy, and Career Pathways Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is taking a proactive approach to community engagement and youth development through a series of collaborative programs, outreach initiatives, and workforce development strategies discussed in a recent roundtable meeting of Operation Unit Goldsboro. From…… read more »
Dr. Antonio Puente to Speak About Mental Health at UMO
The University of Mount Olive will host former American Psychological Association President Dr. Antonio E. Puente on February 8, 2023 at 6 PM in Southern Bank Auditorium. The topic of his presentation will be Mental Health Today. Dr. Puente is a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he has taught…… read more »
Panel Talks Mental Health in Wayne County
Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources, and conversations can still feel complicated and…… read more »
NCDPI Awarded Grant to Increase Mental Health Support for Public School Students
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) was recently awarded roughly $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools including Wayne County. The funding will enable NCDPI to leverage partnerships with institutions of higher education and 15…… read more »
