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.

Family therapist Dr. Jay Barnett addresses the stigma behind men seeking help for mental health.

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.

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...

News4’s Eun Yang sits down with Founding Farmers Restaurant Group Co-Owner Dan Simons and employee Kelly Lindner to hear how they’re sparking a conversation about menopause in the workplace.

It’s thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, like losing a loved one.

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.

Forward progress — that’s how Prince George’s County officials describe the effort to improve mental health services following an impassioned town hall meeting back in 2023. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

It smells like candy, looks like a highlighter and for millions of teens, it’s an addiction they never saw coming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one and a half million middle and high school students admit to using e-cigarettes or vapes even though it’s illegal for them to buy them. Josephine Shapiro reflected...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one and a half million middle and high school students admit to using e-cigarettes or vapes even though it’s illegal for them to buy them. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan looks into how a new generation is becoming addicted.

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.

Fairfax County is making it easier than ever for residents to turn to biking as a practical and healthy alternative.

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.  

Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation,” says parents feel “powerless” to prevent kids from using smartphones because they’re often acting alone.

Tennis legend and civil rights icon Billie Jean King sits down with the founder of Galvanize, Laura Okmin, to discuss how to find self-confidence even when you have to start over.

The uncertainty surrounding federal jobs can take a toll on employees’ mental health. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with a psychologist about dealing with the fear and frustration that many families are now facing.

Working can provide some safeguards that are often overlooked.

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.

Apothékary CEO Shizu Okusa says she doesn’t like working with people who call out their colleagues in front of the rest of the team. Here’s why.

News4’s Eun Yang talks to Dr. Joshua Weiner about the reliability of online surveys for ADHD.