What Happens When You Call 988 in Eastern Virginia?

988, Crisis

When you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, the last thing you want to do is navigate a complicated system.   For decades, accessing immediate mental health care meant remembering a 10-digit 1-800 number or, more commonly, calling 911—which...

ADHD Supports That Actually Help at School and Work

Disability Support, Mental Health Supports, Work

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not just about being “distracted” or “hyper.”  It is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people manage attention, organize tasks, regulate emotions, and follow through on responsibilities. For students and...

When Betting Stops Being Fun: Early Signs of Gambling Problems in Virginia

Addiction, Gambling

Sports betting and online gambling are everywhere now.  You can place a bet from your couch in Chesapeake, check a parlay on your lunch break in Norfolk, or spin a slot-style game on your phone while you wait in line at the grocery store. For many people, gambling...

From Burnout to Sustainable Change: A Practical Reset Plan

Mental Health

The word “burnout” gets used a lot.  People say they are burned out on work, caregiving, or even social media. In clinical settings, we use the term more precisely. The World Health Organization describes burnout in the International Classification of Diseases...

Supporting Older Adults’ Mental Health in Region Five

Mental Health, Senior Care

As people age, we tend to focus on physical health: blood pressure, arthritis, falls, medications. Mental health often gets pushed to the side, or quietly written off as “just getting older.” Clinically, we know that is not accurate. Depression and anxiety are not a...