Depression Resources for Northern Virginia Youth
Mental health issues can affect individuals’ ability to concentrate and study. Chronic stress not only interferes with transferring information from short- to long-term memory, it also can cause forgetfulness. With the new school year well underway and college midterms quickly approaching, there are a number …
Although it is illegal for those under 21 to imbibe, Americans aged 12 to 20 drink eleven percent of the alcohol consumed in our country, with more than 90 percent of that total in the form of binge drinking. It is important to remember the …
Stress is a fact of life. It can cause individuals to be forgetful; to have difficulty making decisions; to develop headaches and other illnesses, such as frequent colds; and to experience Depression. There are many ways to reduce stress and anxiety, however. Simple actions that …
While the American public has become more knowledgeable about mental health issues during the past 50 years, attitudes toward mental illness have remained largely unchanged and many individuals unfortunately continue to associate it with violence and danger. In fact, studies have shown that a person’s …
While it is important to know Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the reality is that you are more likely to encounter someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis than a physical emergency. The National Council for Behavioral Health notes that each year, one in four Americans will …
Giving support is just as important as receiving it. You depend on your friends and relatives, however, they rely on you, too. To continue to build social connections in your life, ask others about their interests, families and jobs, etc., rather than simply focusing on …
As students enjoy the final weeks of Summer Break, it is the perfect time to read for pleasure. Increasing numbers of Young Adult books address mental health issues. Some recent favorites include the following eight titles. Essential Maps for the Lost by Deb Caletti explores …
In 2016, an estimated 3.1 million American youth aged 12 to 17 had at least one major depressive episode; and in 2014, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 1.3 million teenagers suffered from a substance abuse disorder. As a result, …
Wellbeing is defined as the ability to adapt to change, deal with the normal stresses of life and respond to trauma, work productively and contribute to your community. Best known for its public opinion polls, Gallup has studied Americans’ wellbeing since the mid-20th Century. Its …
If you someone you know is placing distressing content on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, it may be a sign that he or she needs help. Be aware of stories, posts, photos or videos that include themes of feeling alone, hopeless, isolated, useless or that …