changing minds

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks with News4’s Eun Yang about how avoiding processed food and eating an anti-inflammatory diet may support your mental health.

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that can help those struggling with their mental health. This year’s theme is “No Judgement. Just Help.” Monica Johnson, the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, said that the day was put in place because not many people…

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. People can call or text 988 if they’re experiencing thoughts about suicide or any mental health issues. News4’s Adam Tuss and Molette Green talk to Monica Johnson, the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office about 988’s importance. 

Maryland’s health department released a new action plan for preventing deaths by suicide in schools. News4’s Dominique Moody explains why mental health advocates say the guides are critical to student health.

There’s a new push in Prince William County to get more men into mental health work. News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief shares what officials are doing to change minds.

Fauquier County Public Schools is hosting a series of summer events designed to engage families with fun activities and offer them resources on topics that can be tough to talk about. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has the story.

Free mental health services are now offered to children, youth and young adults in Hyattsville until June 2025.

The annual Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence summit was hosted Friday morning. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with attendees about how they’ve been impacted by gun violence. 

Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of some antidepressants, even after stopping the medication. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner explains to News4’s Eun Yang what patients may want to consider.

For mothers struggling with their mental health, a new program in D.C. offers a lifeline.

At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, medical professionals are helping women get the mental health support they need without having to spend time in the hospital away from their babies. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports on a new program.

A full-service counseling center in Largo, Maryland, is working to break stigma around seeking help, including by incorporating spiritual well-being and a client’s religious practices into treatment....

“Our center is 100% Black and brown persons,” Restoration Center, Inc executive director M.A. Psy. D. Fredrica Brooks-Davis said. Whether it’s in an office or online, “to be able to meet with someone in...

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner tells why he believes kids need to learn how to fail and bounce back. “You’re actually helping them in the long run,” he told News4’s Eun Yang.

Dr. Joshua Weiner said he doesn’t think there’s a family out there who doesn’t have somebody dealing with a mental health issue. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about the pillars of protecting mental health and the increase in diagnoses, especially among younger people who are more willing to seek out help.

Should teens be banned from having social media accounts? Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares tips for families, including on the potential value of taking a monthlong social media break. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks about what bipolar disorder is and what is key to treating it. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.

With “loneliness epidemic” splashed across headlines and a steady stream of social media posts asking people how to find connection in the D.C. area, we decided to dive into a stubborn issue that many of us have struggled with. How do you make friends as an adult? It’s not an easy task, but know this: you are not alone....

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks about what families considering therapy for children should know. “We need kids to recognize that they can solve their own problems,” he told News4’s Eun Yang.

Loudoun County Public Schools is helping parents take a more active role in helping their children with everything from anxiety to bullying to thoughts of suicide. The school district is paying $433,000 for 18 months of services from ParentGuidance.org, which offers a wide range of tools to help families navigate mental health challenges facing children. LCPS Student Mental Health Services…

With children facing more mental health challenges than ever before, Loudoun County Public Schools is helping parents take a more active role in helping their kids with everything from anxiety to bullying and even thoughts of suicide. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey looks at ParentGuidance.org and what it offers.