In 2013, the Fairfax Partnership for Youth published a second edition of “Feeling Better From the Inside Out: A Handbook for Teens.” The booklet addresses a variety of mental and behavioral health topics, including numerous suggestions for seeking help and practicing self-care. The entire handbook …

The first day of Spring is near, but remains a month away. During Winter, individuals tend to spend more time inside and even to detach from their normal activities, a type of “hibernation” that can worsen depression. Fewer hours of daylight and less sunshine lead …

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. A January 2018 Fairfax County Youth Survey on Teen Dating Abuse (TDA) revealed that 47 percent of those who report being victims of TDA also experience symptoms of depression. The Centers for Disease Control found that approximately 10 …

Substance abuse and mental health issues often accompany one another. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2017, almost 36 percent of adolescents with a substance use disorder had experienced a major depressive episode, while nearly 11 percent of those with …