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West Virginia University, CDC relaunch mask observation study

In an ongoing effort to support West Virginia University’s commitment to keeping its campus community and others safe, the School of Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct an eight-week mask observation study.

Virtual 'March Into Mindfulness' series scheduled to begin March 1

March into Mindfulness to gain valuable skills in becoming a more integrated human while understanding how to navigate the current emotions of the pandemic with more strength and calmness. This free virtual series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday during the month of March.

BeWell offers new services for Black-identified students

To better met the needs of the Black-identified students they serve, BeWell — which offers behavioral wellness services at Health Sciences — has welcomed a Black clinician to the team and added a virtual drop-in support group. 

New app offers remote connection, resources for those struggling with substance use disorder

A free smartphone app is now available for state residents who are searching for connection while struggling with substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership between West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, anyone struggling with substance use can access CHESS Health’s Addiction Management Platform, which uses evidence-based technology to aid in intervention, treatment and recovery and beyond.

You snooze, you lose – with some sleep trackers, say WVU neuroscientists

Wearable sleep tracking devices - from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin – have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in recent years. And like any consumer products, not all sleep trackers are created equal, according to West Virginia University neuroscientists.