Current Events

Below you will find information about current events and information from our monthly newsletter.

The WV ESMH Initiative exists so that every student in West Virginia can benefit from a school environment that supports social and emotional wellbeing to achieve his or her full potential. We hope these resources help accomplish that mission. 

MUSHTAC & BBH Visits ESMH-funded Schools

MUSHTAC & BBH Visits ESMH-funded Schools

Expanded School Mental Health site visits started on a positive note with visits to Monongalia and Webster County Schools. The Marshall University School Health Technical Assistance Center (MUSHTAC) and WVDHHR's Bureau for Behavioral Health team received warm welcomes...

Social Media and Youth Mental Health

Social Media and Youth Mental Health

the Surgeon General released a new Advisory that describes the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023. We’re joining together to tell them that we will listen to them, stand with them, and together we will take action so that every student has a teacher who feels respected and supported.