Viewpoint: Meditation can keep you on track
By DR. DONNA CHACKO Stress, anxiety, depression, suicide, addiction and violence are too common in our world. Sadly, many of…
HPD wellness check-in program reduces stigma, draws outside interest
BY HEATHER WRIGHT Hyattsville Police Chief Jarod J. Towers said the department’s 18-month-old mental wellness check-in program has notably reduced…
Local Hyattsville author fills critical space in children’s media
BY TORRENCE BANKS Yaba Baker’s neighborhood, Edgewood Terrace in Washington, D.C., was forever changed by the crack epidemic of the…
The importance of recreation
by Beth Charbonneau Nurturing good mental health is a day-in, day-out process. We all know that we need adequate sleep…
From Where I Stand: City council should ban assault weapons in public spaces
By Mai Abdul Rahman On May 24, an 18-year-old fatally shot 19 students and two teachers, and wounded 17 others…
Surface pressure: Local therapists support teens
By Heather Wright Even before the pandemic, the decline in the mental health of adolescents was concerning. Between 2009 and…
Federal grants propel HCPD mental health initiatives: Mobile crisis team will support three municipalities
By Heather Wright One third of those arrested in Prince George’s County are suffering from mental illness at the time…
HCPD hires mental health advocate
By Heather Wright Police officers are not therapists or counselors, and yet they must respond to calls that involve…