changing minds

On Nov. 6, one day after the 2024 election, one LGBTQ+ crisis hotline says it saw 700% more calls than normal. It’s a record number of calls for the Trevor Project’s suicide prevention hotline, and a sign of the impact of the 2024 election.

The election results are already having an impact, with one LGBTQ+ crisis center saying they’ve seen a 700% increase in calls. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health and how to cope.

A psychiatrist talks about how election season can affect your mental health. Telemundo 44’s Maria Renee Barillas reports.

This weekend, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end. That change can have a surprising impact on our mental health, especially for kids and teens. But there are steps parents can take to prepare.

The 2024 election brings a lot more than just excitement. Some voters battle feelings of distress days away from the election. 

The 2024 election is just days away. If you’re already feeling the stress, here’s where you can go and what you can do to process that anxiety — and the science of why it works.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner tells what to know about generic versus brand-name medications.

After the nation’s top doctor issued a statement on parents’ stress levels, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares coping tips with News4’s Eun Yang.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks with News4’s Eun Yang about how avoiding processed food and eating an anti-inflammatory diet may support your mental health.

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. 

Maryland’s health department released a new action plan for preventing deaths by suicide in schools. News4’s Dominique Moody explains why mental health advocates say the guides are critical to student health.

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.

Fauquier County Public Schools is hosting a series of summer events designed to engage families with fun activities and offer them resources on topics that can be tough to talk about. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has the story.

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

The annual Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence summit was hosted Friday morning. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with attendees about how they’ve been impacted by gun violence. 

Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of some antidepressants, even after stopping the medication. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner explains to News4’s Eun Yang what patients may want to consider.

For mothers struggling with their mental health, a new program in D.C. offers a lifeline.

At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, medical professionals are helping women get the mental health support they need without having to spend time in the hospital away from their babies. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports on a new program.