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‘Like night and day': How a shot could treat PTSD symptoms
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…
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How a shot could help treat PTSD symptoms
Founder of non-profit “Making Everything Good”, Meg Hawkins, sits down with News4 to discuss how a shot is helping her heal from PTSD.
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‘Not alone': destigmatizing men's mental health
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.
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Social media's impact on men's mental health
Family therapist Dr. Jay Barnett addresses the stigma behind men seeking help for mental health.
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The Friendship Bench uses healing power of grandparents
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.
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Friendship Bench: How a nonprofit uses grandparents' wisdom to aid in mental wellness
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...
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Fear of public speaking: How medication may help
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.
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USO Airman of the Year helped fellow serviceman in crisis
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.
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Why diagnosing mental health conditions is difficult
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.
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How drinking green tea may offer calming benefits
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.
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Taraji P. Henson returns to Prince George's County for youth mental health initative
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.
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How to cope with tragic Potomac plane collision, according to local psychiatrist
Local psychiatrist Dr. Aeva Gaymon Doomes talks about the emotional toll the tragic plane crash is taking on everyone, including children.
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Parental burnout: tips to help reduce stress at home
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.
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Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have ADHD
News4’s Eun Yang talks to Dr. Joshua Weiner about the reliability of online surveys for ADHD.
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How to talk to kids about difficult topics
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.
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LGBTQ+ crisis hotline sees 700% surge in calls, spike in pranks post-election
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.
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The 2024 election's impact on the LGBTQ+ community
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.
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Election anxiety: How to cope and care for your mental health
A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health and how to cope.
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How to cope with election anxiety and care for your mental health
A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health. Telemundo 44’s Maria Renee Barillas reports.
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As Daylight Saving Time ends, here's how you can save your kids' mental health — and your own
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.