crisis and other tragedies have taken a front seat.A Richmond nonprofit called “Comfort Zone Camp” is transforming how these children heal from tragedy as more kids need access to grief support
As the affiliate relations manager for NAMI Virginia, Shavonda Joyner hears about the mental health struggles Virginians face every day, but it wasn’t long ago that she felt lost too.
Managing Your Mental Health, a series sponsored by WHOA Behavioral Health, returns on Wednesday, July 5, and will discuss how to take the first steps toward mental wellness if you’re struggling.
As conversations continue about transforming the mental health system, records show the officers indicted in the death of Irvo Otieno, completed 40 hours or more of crisis intervention team training.
According to mental health expert Bruce Cruser with Mental Health America of Virginia, warning signs that someone is having a mental health crisis can begin with an underlying feeling of something being off.
Tuesday at Richmond city hall, program leaders provided a lengthy update on the success of the “Marcus Alert” program launched in 2021 and bolstered in mid-2022.
Experts say parents can watch for signs of anxiety and depression, like decreased interest in things, poor self-esteem and changes in mood, eating or sleep.
