Depression Resources for Northern Virginia Youth
Physical activity leads to both types of a good mood, positive high (feeling alert, excited and happy) and low (being calm, content and relaxed) activation. You can build optimism along with muscles. People who exercise regularly tend to be more hopeful and have greater self-confidence …
May is not only Mental Health Awareness Month, it also contains National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, which began on Sunday and will conclude this Saturday, May 18th; and National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which took place this year on May 9th. An individual’s …
With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, it is important to remember that mental health challenges affect an entire family. It is common for those who have a relative with depression to face disruption in their own lives, especially if they are helping with daily tasks like …
Living with a mental health condition can make establishing friendships more difficult. According to the Mayo Clinic, friends can reduce stress, increase happiness and bolster self-confidence. If you are a teenager, foster positive connections and relationships with your peers and strive for a bond with …
Anxiety is more intense and lasts longer than simple worrying and interferes with an individual’s daily life. It is the most common mental illness in America and affects over 25 percent of youth aged 13 to 18. Nearly one-half of individuals with depression also have …
Like heart disease or cancer, mental health issues can run in families. For example, manic-depressive illness is a familial medical condition and addressing its genetic component can reduce the feelings of shame and blame that often accompany the disorder. In reality, most mental health issues …
A loss of appetite often is a symptom of mental health disorders and nutrition actually can play a major role in the onset, severity and duration of depression. In fact, many medical professionals now believe that diet is as important to psychiatry as it is …
Having a son or daughter with depression or another mental health condition can be challenging. It is easy to let your concern for him or her consume your life. Caring for your own mental and physical health will serve as a positive model for your …
Most people are aware of Intelligence Quotient or IQ, which is a score that measures cognitive abilities, however, far fewer know about Emotional Quotient (EQ), which refers to emotional intelligence. Boosting your EQ will help you to connect with your feelings and make informed decisions …
Changes in an adolescent’s usual behavior, especially alterations that persist for days or weeks, can indicate mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Below are signs that a teenager may need help: Sudden and uncharacteristic anger, such as unusual temper flareups, emotional outbursts, showing rage and/or …