changing minds

Behind the smiles of first responders lie the silent struggle of their spouses and partners. It’s a story rarely told, but the partners of first responders dealing with mental health conditions often take on their trauma too. Meg Hawkins and Eric Provow have been married for 11 years and together share three decades of service as first responders. The couple…

Founder of non-profit “Making Everything Good”, Meg Hawkins, sits down with News4 to discuss how a shot is helping her heal from PTSD.

June is Men’s Health Month. News4’s Eun Yang sat down with Dr. Jay Barnett to talk about destigmatizing men’s mental health and the resources available.

Family therapist Dr. Jay Barnett addresses the stigma behind men seeking help for mental health.

A global mental health movement that started in Africa takes free therapy to underserved communities using the wisdom and life experience of grandparents. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.

At 63, Robin Baxter was in limbo: homeless, moving between family and friends, with no real place to live. “I just felt embarrassed,” Baxter said. “I didn’t really believe this was something that I was dealing with.” But a quiet rooftop at Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center in Northwest D.C. changed all of that. With the help of the...

For severe fear of public speaking, medication could help. Here’s what psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang. He suggested other options too.

A senior Air Force airman being hailed a hero for helping a suicidal colleague get the help he needed. He and the colleague he saved sat down with News4’s Aimee Cho to share their emotional story.

A key tool called the DSM V is also known as the “bible of psychiatry.” News4’s Eun Yang spoke with Dr. Joshua Weiner about the book.

A natural compound in green tea is gaining attention for its potential to ease mental health challenges such as anxiety and maybe even insomnia. News4’s Eun Yang speaks with Dr. Joshua Weiner about the possible benefits.

Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward Burroughs III partnered with actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson for a free youth mental health symposium for Prince George’s County students. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.  

Local psychiatrist Dr. Aeva Gaymon Doomes talks about the emotional toll the tragic plane crash is taking on everyone, including children.

The U.S. Surgeon General has said that parental burnout has become a public health issue. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has tips on how to combat it.

News4’s Eun Yang talks to Dr. Joshua Weiner about the reliability of online surveys for ADHD.

Children take their cues from the adults in their lives, so how should you handle it when they learn about something upsetting? Dr. Joshua Weiner offers advice for parents and guardians with News4’s Eun Yang.

On Nov. 6, one day after the 2024 election, one LGBTQ+ crisis hotline says it saw 700% more calls than normal. It’s a record number of calls for the Trevor Project’s suicide prevention hotline, and a sign of the impact of the 2024 election.

The election results are already having an impact, with one LGBTQ+ crisis center saying they’ve seen a 700% increase in calls. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health and how to cope.

A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health. Telemundo 44’s Maria Renee Barillas reports.

This weekend, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end. That change can have a surprising impact on our mental health, especially for kids and teens. But there are steps parents can take to prepare.