The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. report from the Northern Virginia Community Foundation. Report from the foundation research team, Knowledge areafound that the economic damage caused by mental health has quadrupled since 2019, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
Experts say a lack of funding and resources could keep Americans from getting the mental health care they need. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said at the morning conference. Wednesday: “It’s All About the … Read more
Maria Korneeva | Moment | beautiful images The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle over the past week. Turn on the TV or log onto any social media platform and you’ll be faced with a barrage of horrific headlines. While staying informed is important, consuming too many graphic images and videos … Read more
According to the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) conducted in 2015-2016, the prevalence of mental disorders in children between the ages of 13-17 was 7.3% in both sexes. Furthermore, 26.8% of girls married are under the legal age, while 8% of girls aged 15-19 are mothers or pregnant. The survey also found that 37% of … Read more