Changing Minds

More teens are depressed compared to a decade ago, and social media could be playing a role. News4’s Eun Yang reports the small steps doctors say families can take at home.

Kids can feel pressure to perform well or simply be overwhelmed by the time commitment of a sport. News4’s Erika Gonzalez explains the signs of burnout and what parents can do.

As kids head back to school, some face significant anxiety. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner, who frequently speaks with NBC Washington about mental health, shares suggestions on how families can help students cope. Some young people will speak up about being nervous that they won’t do well, that classmates will be mean or that a teacher will be nast...

A vitally important community group is marking three decades helping those with mental health challenges. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports the Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation and its grant money has helped hundreds of people with financial needs that can’t be met any other way. Learn more about the group here: https://w...

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks about a new study finding there is no link between the use of ADHD medication and future use of cocaine or methamphetamine.

The risk of developing schizophrenia doubles for marijuana users, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang. Here’s what to know about the risk.

Could taking probiotics improve your mental health? Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks with News4’s Eun Yang.

About 13% of American adults take antidepressants. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks with News4’s Eun Yang about why that may be and what to know if you’re considering getting off the medication.

A hospital system in Virginia now screens patients for depression when they visit the doctor. It’s a simple questionnaire patients fill out before the appointment. “This allows us to have early detection and follow up for depression, which impacts our lives and saves lives, too,” Inova Behavioral Health Services President Dr. Linda Lang said. Every...

Get back to basics like sleep, exercise and healthy food. As more Americans report dealing with depression, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang his recommendations.

Arlington County is expanding the services it provides to people experiencing a mental health crisis. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder takes a look.

After her son’s death, a Maryland mother organized Bowie State University’s first suicide prevention walk. News4 community reporter Molette Green speaks with Janis Willard-Robinson, mother of Justice LaFayette Robinson, about her mission to save lives.

If you feel lonely, you’re not alone: Half of U.S. adults report feeling lonely, and the numbers are highest among young people. News4’s Eun Yang talks with psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner about why loneliness is considered dangerous to health — and how to deal with it.