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‘Pain is always a perception’: Physical therapy can help prevent, treat opioid use disorder

When you think of ways to treat opioid use disorder, you might think methadone clinics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. You probably don’t imagine stretches and strengthening exercises. But Anne Swisher—professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine—is working to address opioid misuse in an unconventional way: through physical therapy. She and her colleagues have enhanced physical therapy instruction at WVU to emphasize the profession’s role in preventing and treating opioid use disorder.

New art therapy degree at WVU could put human service workers on the front lines of tackling the state’s opioid and mental health crises

Blending art with psychology and counseling skills, a new degree in West Virginia University’s School of Art and Design could add much-needed healthcare and human services workers to tackle the state’s opioid and mental health crises. Art therapy has shown to be beneficial in a variety of therapeutic settings and it’s becoming more and more popular as a treatment modality for anxiety reduction, substance use disorders and trauma recovery, according to Annie McFarland, assistant professor of art education.

Students: Get vaccinated against COVID-19

COVID-19 has turned our world upside-down and limited many treasured parts of the West Virginia University experience. Safe, effective COVID vaccines are a game-changer, and these vaccines are now available to all West Virginia residents age 16 and older, as well as to all students attending classes within the West Virginia University system.

Under the Dome: April 6, 2021 Edition

Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the budget, the personal income tax reduction plan, the soft drinks tax and other issues, including several high-profile bills being debated as the Legislature heads into the final week of regular session.

WVU to hold four in-person commencement ceremonies in May

West Virginia University graduates will return to in-person commencement ceremonies this May; and although some restrictions will be in place because of COVID-19, the celebrations will be no less memorable for the 4,499 who walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Graduates from May, August and December 2020 are also eligible to participate in the exercises.

Eberly College presents "Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Equity"

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics will begin their Guest Speaker series titled, "Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Equity". To address these three pillars of responsibility we all carry as academic professionals, Benjamin Zephaniah will present under the category of Anti-Racism on April 9 at 1 p.m. via Zoom.