“I Can’t Ever Relax”: Why Your Body Won’t Power Down and What Actually Helps
Always on and unable to unwind? Learn why anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, trauma, and chronic stress keep your system stuck—plus proven steps and therapies that help.
“I Don’t Feel Like I Can Be Completely Honest With My Therapist.” Is That a You Problem, or Time for a New Therapist?
You sit down, the clock starts, and your mind freezes. You talk about work or the kids, but the real stuff stays locked up. The panic you felt in the parking lot. The argument you are ashamed of. The secret you rehearsed saying. You leave wondering: “Is this a me...
Brain Fog: Is It Aging or Something More Serious?
Brain fog is common, but it has many causes. This guide explains what is typical with aging, when fog signals depression, anxiety, sleep issues, or medical problems, and simple steps to feel clearer. Live in Eastern Virginia? Region Five can help you find the right door to care, including same-day access and 988 support.
What Are the Signs of Childhood Depression?
Depression can affect anyone at any stage of life, and sadly, children are no exception. While some symptoms in kids may look similar to those in adults, young people can also show signs of depression that are unique to them. These signs aren’t always obvious,...
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