Mental health

Scott Mautz, a former senior executive, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Here’s how parents can help kids build mental strength.

Serenity Owens, a Howard University senior, is raising awareness about mental health in her modeling competition documentary “Strut the Yard.” During filming, models highlighted the importance of the 988 hotline. The documentary premiers on Oct. 3. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023.

Experts agree that the new features might net positive changes, but its too early to really tell.

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that can help those struggling with their mental health. This year’s theme is “No Judgement. Just Help.” Monica Johnson, the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, said that the day was put in place because not many people…

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. People can call or text 988 if they’re experiencing thoughts about suicide or any mental health issues. News4’s Adam Tuss and Molette Green talk to Monica Johnson, the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office about 988’s importance. 

Back-to-school can be a difficult time, from getting into a healthy sleep routine to managing anxiety. News4’s Eun Yang speaks to psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner about how to prepare your family.

Spotting the signs of burnout is key for preventing it, or reversing it. Here are three categories of burnout symptoms and how to manage them.

There’s a new push in Prince William County to get more men into mental health work. News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief shares what officials are doing to change minds.

While giving his morning report on Monday, Byrne informed viewers that he was “going to need to stop for a second” because he was having a

While entering a new school year can bring excitement, it can also bring a new set of nerves too. News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to board certified psychiatrist Dr. Aeva Gaymon-Doomes about tips on easing back into the school year to reduce anxiety and stress from the new school year and taking care of mental health. 

The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school wellbeing projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform.

A local non-profit and fraternity are using baseball to advocate for mental health services for young people. News4’s Derrick Ward has more on the mission to help save lives.

Tracey Tee founded Moms on Mushrooms, a group where moms discuss their experiences taking psilocybin mushrooms for mental health. Research shows it may work.

With families around the country preparing to go back to school, there is promising news about teen mental health: Girls seem to be feeling a little better.

Video from a neighbor early Thursday morning shows Ramirez’s father at the scene as weapons specialists and crisis negotiators surrounded the 22-year-old, with rifles perched on stands to protect the neighborhood.

Friends of the victim said they were hung out with him just a day earlier and everything had seemed fine, but they said they knew he struggled with his mental health and had recently refused to seek professional help. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.

Free mental health services are now offered to children, youth and young adults in Hyattsville until June 2025.

Arlington County launched a new system to better respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The system is in place to tailor a more effective response to those in need when someone dials 911. The Marcus Alert System establishes coordination between the 911 call center, the regional crisis center and law enforcement to enhance services and…

Arlington County launched a new system to better respond to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.