Changing Minds

Following back-to-back tragedies within the D.C.-area law enforcement community, two programs are helping police departments break through the stigma surrounding police and mental health crises.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is trying a new approach this summer to some of the most challenging calls for law enforcement — mental health and crisis calls.

A crisis in mental health care is forcing Virginia to stop accepting new patients at five of its eight state institutions because staffing shortages and safety issues are affecting their ability to meet the growing need for care.

Social isolation during the pandemic hit children especially hard. The Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K aims to help raise awareness and raise funds to help.

America’s opioid epidemic turned even deadlier over the past year during the coronavirus pandemic, and it has hit the D.C. area particularly hard.

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It’s been more than six months since Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin lost his son, Tommy, to depression. A new statewide program created in Tommy’s honor will now help others struggling with their mental health.  The Thomas Bloom Raskin Act passed unanimously through the general assembly and was the first bill Gov. Larry Hog...

In a new docuseries for Apple TV+ called “The Me You Can’t See,” Prince Harry opened up about his mental health to Oprah, crediting a therapy called EMDR with helping him cope with the trauma from his childhood.

Dr. Barbara Roberts is now one of seven in the NFL with her role with the Washington Football Team.

At A&M Sports and Fitness in Upper Marlboro, young men go through drills and maneuvers that equip them with the tools to overcome opponents on the field.

An international mental health program is helping students at a D.C. charter school feel seen and empowered.

A report found an increase in states with legalized gambling and the coronavirus pandemic lead to an increase in sports gambling and with it, an increase in gambling addiction issues. Here are some resources for people with gambling addictions. Call: 1-800-522-4700Text: 1-800-522-4700Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat Email: MarylandCouncilPG@yahoo.comWebs...

Leon Harris speaks with NBC News Investigative reporter Pat Schapiro about the potential “ticking time bomb” created in part by the pandemic.