Western State Hospital staff taking part in the hospitals new virtual reality supplemented employee training program. This is cutting-edge technology with proven results and is just one of the ways we are headed towards a transformation of mental health care in our state, says Cheryl Strange, the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services. We know that just how you say no to someone experiencing symptoms of mental illness can make the difference between a good interaction with a patient and a violent episode.
On the first day of training, new employees get introduced to Lena, a single mom and a musician who is living with schizophrenia. Due to her disorienting illness, she makes a terrible mistake. Through VR, trainees go with Lena on her journey through the legal system and eventual admittance to WSH. The State Hospital partnered with Chocolate Milk & Donuts (CM&D), a VR/AR creative agency that specializes in immersive storytelling, to bring the story to life
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Christmas nearly always means a wonderful time for children, but like some other holidays, it also means it is a special time for those of us who enjoy âpigging out.â
It is that time of the year when we tend to eat more than we should because there is so much to choose from. From ham to prime rib, and from apple pies to ice cream, most southern West Virginians nowadays tend to enjoy festive meals during most holidays. After all, there is Kroger, almighty Walmart and numerous other conglomerations stocked with plenty of goods â all transported here from, well, somewhere.