Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’
A guide to behavioral and mental healthcare at Inova
Not all mental health struggles look the same. Inova offers a full range of behavioral health services across Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, from routine check-ins with your primary care doctor all the way to emergency psychiatric care. Here’s a simple guide to help you or someone you love find the right…
Read MoreFor a healthier mindset in the new year, ditch the pressure
As Jan. 1 approaches each year, the messages seem to crop up everywhere: “new year, new you!” And for some people, the idea of resolving to make a significant life change can offer a burst of inspiration and motivation. For others turning over a new leaf as the calendar flips can be overwhelming – and…
Read MoreThis Father’s Day, Give Your Dad the Gift of Mental Health
Daniel LaCroix, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a member of Inova Medical Group. He is the integrated behavioral health manager for Inova Behavioral Health Services. This Father’s Day, you could give your dad another tie or a new set of barbecue tools. Better yet, you can ask him a question that might…
Read MoreHow can you help a child avoid suicide risk?
Youth Suicide Prevention Dr. B. Jill McCabe and Erin Rovelli, RN serve patients at the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital – Loudoun County’s only emergency facility solely dedicated to caring for children and adolescents. It is also the first and only sensory-friendly ER in the region. Being a parent is difficult. One of the most…
Read More12 Ways to Calm Your Child’s Back-to-School Butterflies
Shruti Tewari, MD, is board certified in general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry. She has a strong interest in treating childhood anxiety disorders and provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy and developmental guidance at the Inova Kellar Center, a behavioral health service for children and families. Starting a new school year is an exciting time, but…
Read MoreInova Kellar Center’s Dr. Sonia Thomas Shared Tips with WUSA 9 If Your Child is Anxious About School
Learn about tips from Inova Kellar Center‘s Dr. Sonia Thomas, Medical Director, that can help your kids feel comfortable about going back to school. It’s not uncommon for children to feel anxious about going back.
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