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Should teens be banned from having social media accounts? Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares tips for families, including on the potential value of taking a monthlong social media break. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks about what bipolar disorder is and what is key to treating it. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.

With “loneliness epidemic” splashed across headlines and a steady stream of social media posts asking people how to find connection in the D.C. area, we decided to dive into a stubborn issue that many of us have struggled with. How do you make friends as an adult? It’s not an easy task, but know this: you are not alone....

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks about what families considering therapy for children should know. “We need kids to recognize that they can solve their own problems,” he told News4’s Eun Yang.

Loudoun County Public Schools is helping parents take a more active role in helping their children with everything from anxiety to bullying to thoughts of suicide. The school district is paying $433,000 for 18 months of services from ParentGuidance.org, which offers a wide range of tools to help families navigate mental health challenges facing children. LCPS Student Mental Health Services…

With children facing more mental health challenges than ever before, Loudoun County Public Schools is helping parents take a more active role in helping their kids with everything from anxiety to bullying and even thoughts of suicide. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey looks at ParentGuidance.org and what it offers. 

The D.C. area can seem small sometimes, but making friends also can be a challenge. News4’s Tommy McFly has advice on how to find a tribe.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares tips with News4’s Eun Yang on how to improve your relationship with your teen. One tip: Regularly ask what you can do to bring the two of you closer together. Another: Resist the temptation to give unsolicited advice.

Springtime can bring emotional challenges, even after a gloomy winter. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner talks with News4’s Eun Yang about why and what you can do.

Many tweens are obsessed with skin care and are inundated on social media with videos of makeup hauls and other preteens’ “get ready with me” routines. A child and adolescent psychiatrist warns that while the trend has some benefits, it could lead to trouble. Here’s what parents should keep in mind.

Many tweens are obsessed with skin care and are inundated on social media with videos of makeup hauls and other preteens’ “get ready with me” routines. A child and adolescent psychiatrist warns that while the trend has some benefits, it could lead to trouble. News4’s Jummy Olabanji shares what parents need to know.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner says he’s seen lavender pills reduce anxiety in some patients. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about what he’s seen so far, including “lavender burps” as a side effect.

A deadly, 11-hour crime spree through D.C. and Maryland is sparking conversations about mental health, how police deal with someone in crisis and how to prevent a mental health crisis from escalating. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

If you’re cutting out alcohol in the new year, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner recommends not keeping it in the house, having a friend keep you accountable and tracking your progress on a calendar. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.

Sen. John Fetterman’s openness about his own mental health may help others, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang. “My hope, and what I think I’m seeing, is that over time people are becoming more and more comfortable with sharing their experiences with mental health,” Weiner said.

Top actress Taraji P. Henson, a native of the D.C. area, is working to address mental health at HBCUs. She spoke with News4’s Tommy McFly about The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. “If you have a story you need to tell, tell it, because someone needs to hear it,” she said.

Long-term use of ADHD medications may affect cardiovascular health, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner says a recent study suggests. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about what patients should consider and can do.

The holidays can be difficult for many people, including those dealing with loneliness or grief. But others are ready to answer the phone for those in need. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

Having fun can be easier said than done over the holidays, and for many people, family parties are stressful. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about his advice, including learning how to say no and set boundaries.

Leaders are hosting the town hall as a way to reach out to people who may be suffering in silence. News4’s Walter Morris reports.