When Life Feels Meaningless: Coping with Emptiness in Eastern Virginia
Feeling empty or numb? Practical, evidence based steps to find meaning again, plus local support and 24/7 help in Eastern Virginia from Region Five and 988.
Why Developing Down Syndrome Social Skills Matters
There aren’t many conversations being had about Down Syndrome and mental health. Just like everyone else, people with Down Syndrome can suffer from mental health issues if they’re not learning the right social and developmental skills. According to the National Down...
Breaking the Bad Parenting Cycle
Regardless of what kind of upbringing you had, it’s likely you didn’t agree with everything your parents did when raising you. But for better or worse, consciously or unconsciously, we often fall back on what’s familiar – parenting how we were parented, raising our...
What Is Polysubstance Abuse?
Substance abuse or drug use of any kind can be challenging for both the person struggling, and those around them. And sadly, it’s a prevalent issue, with as many as 12.8 million people in the US seeking help for substance abuse disorder in 2023. Single-substance use...
Can I Use ChatGPT as a Therapist?
The rise of artificial intelligence has changed the way we do a lot of things in our lives, from asking for recipe ideas and planning trips to seeking advice or companionship. In the US, 20% of adults and 30% of young adults say they experience loneliness on a daily...
Region Five Celebrates The 2025 Workforce Suicide Prevention Campaign
The 2025 Workforce Suicide Prevention Campaign targeted industries disproportionately impacted by suicide – providing resources, support and awareness
Gun Violence and Youth in America
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and with growing concerns about gun violence in America, it’s the perfect time to talk about firearm safety – and how to keep our teens and children safe. The alarming truth is, gun violence has become one of the...
Surviving the Stress Epidemic: Prioritizing Your Mental Health in Times of Uncertainty
Life in the US has been difficult over the last few years, and if you’re feeling the stress, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us are in survival mode, living month-to-month, struggling with bills, coping with debt stress, rising interest rates, and feeling...
Mental Health and Wellness Calendar: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Well-Being
Looking after your mental well-being is easier said than done. From the stresses of everyday life to media fatigue, when challenges seem to come at you from all sides, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or angry, and hard to know how to manage it all....
Early Signs of Alcohol Dependence in Adolescents and Adults
When it comes to drinking alcohol, people rarely start with the intent to form a habit. But what may have started as the occasional drink can slowly become an addiction, impacting your body, mind, work, and relationships. And it happens more often than you might...