changing minds

COVID-19 can be a strain on mental health. News4’s Doreen Gentzler spoke with a child and adolescent psychiatrist about ways to can support loved ones.

While you may be finding ways to deal with the stress and uncertainty, kids and teens may be struggling.

Saturday is World Mental Health Day – and a Northern Virginia nonprofit wants us take it as an opportunity to talk about our wellbeing. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on the NAMI Mental Health for All walks that are coming up. Learn more at www.nami-northernvirginia.org

Virginia State Police are investigating the death of a woman who authorities say fatally shot herself while being transported to a mental hospital in a patrol vehicle

Moral injury can take place in high stakes situations like combat and can lead to depression, substance abuse and suicide. Experts say frontline workers are facing these types of circumstances today. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

“She was a wonderful student, a tremendous person, and will be deeply missed by our school community,” says Kipp Quest Academy, as the community reels from the death of a 3rd grader. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.