Small Daily Habits That Support Anxiety and Mood

Mental Health, Mental Health Supports

Many people look for a big solution to anxiety or low mood.  In reality, research keeps pointing back to something quieter and more hopeful: small daily habits.  The way you sleep, move, and connect with other people can either increase your risk for anxiety and...

“I Can’t Ever Relax”: Why Your Body Won’t Power Down and What Actually Helps

Mental Health

If you feel like you are always on, you are not alone. Your mind keeps scanning for problems. Your shoulders creep up toward your ears. Even on the couch, your body is braced for the next thing. You try a night off or a vacation day and still feel wired. As licensed...

Brain Fog: Is It Aging or Something More Serious?

Mental Health

Some days it is not sadness or stress. It is just fuzzy. You reread the same email, lose your train of thought mid-sentence, or blank on a word that used to come easily. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Across Region Five communities, including Norfolk,...

What Are the Signs of Childhood Depression?

Mental Health

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

Mental Health

Some days, it doesn’t feel like sadness. It’s not even stress. It’s just… nothing.  A heavy, hollow kind of quiet. You wake up, go through the motions, and wonder, “Is this all there is?” If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. Many people across Eastern...

Why Developing Down Syndrome Social Skills Matters

Disability Support, Mental Health

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...