Supporting Older Adults’ Mental Health in Region Five
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...
Telepsychiatry 101: Access, Insurance, and Continuity of Care
Learn how telepsychiatry works in Eastern Virginia, how insurance and video visits are handled, and how your CSB can connect you with telehealth and local care.
Small Daily Habits That Support Anxiety and Mood
Learn how small habits around sleep, movement, and relationships can ease anxiety, support depression recovery, and when to contact your local Community Services Board for extra help.
When a Serious Diagnosis Enters the Family: Hope, Planning, and Support
A new diagnosis can shake a family’s world. Here are some tips to find hope, and practical steps for navigating schizophrenia or bipolar disorder together.
Holiday Mental Health: Practical Ways to Lower Stress
Surveys consistently find that most adults feel more stressed during the holiday season, and many people with mental health conditions say the holidays make their symptoms worse. Here are 8 practical tips to help lower stress this holiday season.
Reintegration Whiplash: Post-Deployment Mental Health for Military Spouses (Including Postpartum)
Reintegration after deployment can feel like whiplash, especially for military spouses. Learn how sleep loss, stress, and parenting collide and where to find help through Region Five SMVF support.
The VA Mental Health Claim Maze: Why the Process Triggers Anxiety and How Virginia Veterans Can Navigate It
If you are trying to file a VA mental health claim and feel overwhelmed, you are not alone. Many Veterans describe a “claim anxiety loop.” You submit a form, then hear it is missing. You are unsure what will happen at the C&P exam. You cannot tell how disability...
“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.