In Northern Virginia, adolescents often confront intense competition for distinction. This, along with the common misperception that they should exhibit effortless perfection, leaves many feeling unable to show vulnerability. Area teenagers frequently have few if any leisure activities that they participate in purely for fun …

June is a busy month for gift giving with graduations, Father’s Day and weddings. If your loved one or friend has a mental health condition, it is possible to find thoughtful presents and/or prepare care packages that show your support for his or her recovery …

Before they arrive on campus, most Freshmen do not spend a lot of time considering the changes they are going to face in college. Most likely, fear and insecurity will be part of the transition they undergo. Few of today’s incoming college students have had …