mental health

Halsey apologized and deleted a photo that depicted her battle with an eating disorder after being shamed on social media for not including a trigger warning. Chelsea Kronengold from the National Eating Disorders Association talked to LX News about the appropriate way to have a conversation surrounding eating disorders.

Long-distance athlete, filmmaker and actress Alexi Pappas says her perspective on mental health and healing came while recuperating from a post-Olympics depression. Pappas opened up to LX News about what she learned during the battles she details in her new book “Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas.”

While the COVID-19 dangers are real, anxiety-inducing distractions make it far too easy for millennials — even those with pre-existing issues — to overlook the mental health implications. A millennial therapist shares her advice on how young people can protect their mental health in the age of the coronavirus.

“No amount of money can compensate for a lack of character, honesty and genuine empathy towards others,” a father writes in a letter to his young child.

The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has reignited outrage against racism and police brutality. But there’s another crisis that needs to be addressed — in the workplace. Here’s what managers can do to support their employees.

News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with George Washington University Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Daniel Lieberman about taking care of mental health during the pandemic.

If you’ve found yourself coping with the stress of the past year by racking up your online shopping charges, you’re not alone. But did you know that you can get the dopamine kick of shopping without spending a cent? Here’s how to get your retail therapy without the guilt.

In 2006, Janet Blaser packed her bags and drove from California to Mazatlán, Mexico. Now, at 64, she has no regrets. Here’s what it’s like and how much it costs to retire in the colorful beach town.

News4’s Tracee Wilkins talks to an expert about dealing with unexpected loss and mental health issues.

Now is the time to press reset and structure your life to get past the chaos of 2020, suggests psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. She joined LX News to share three bad habits you should leave behind for a purposeful and meaningful year.

Medical experts are raising flags about possible long-term mental health impacts that may outlast the coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down some of the mental health risks Americans are facing, why some in our society are suffering more than others, and how to find help.

Crittenton Services of Greater Washington is a local nonprofit that has been a lifeline for at-risk teen girls struggling with their mental health, particularly during the pandemic.

Crittenton Services of Greater Washington focuses on empowering middle and high school girls from diverse backgrounds attending schools in D.C. or Montgomery County. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke with some girls who have been directly helped by the program.

As we turn the page on 2020 here are a few of the topics we covered that we hope don’t follow us into the new year.

If there was ever a time NOT to stress out about ringing in the new year alone this is it. For once no worrying about that overcrowded New Year Eve’s party or that awkward midnight kiss. This is the year to curl up with a good book and watch the Times Square Ball drop from the comfort of your...

What do you want to change about your life in 2021? After a year when joy was hard to come by, many of us have a simple wish for the New Year: Happiness. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain took us on his own journey as he discovered his own recipe for peace through meditation, mindfulness and living in the moment.

Tony Hsieh’s story is a tragedy. He chased happiness ferociously, but struggled. Mental health experts share signs indicating your loved ones need help.

In the age of social media, the pressure to live up to a certain “ideal” physical standard can take a toll on our mental health. And with more time at home, it’s easier to get stuck comparing our bodies to others on social media. NBCLX’s Isa Gutiérrez talked to people across the country who are struggling with body dysmorphia and...

The sister of a Black man killed by Richmond police in 2018 has criticized state lawmakers and Gov. Ralph Northam for what she called a “watered down, ineffective” law that will dispatch mental health providers along with police to help stabilize people in crisis situations

Ketamine is known as the party drug sometimes called Special K. But under a doctor’s guidance, the drug is also helping some people struggling with severe depression. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories goes to a clinic to talk to a doctor administering the treatment and a patient who swears by its benefits.