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…
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