mental health

Recent reporting by The Washington Post found dangerous levels of understaffing and staff turnover at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center.

As risk continues to rise for young students, education and health leaders created a universal resource for moments of crisis.

Joyful activities and limiting news intake may reduce stress.

We’ll go On the Record with two efforts in Howard County to support students. A Yale neuroscientist tells about "Activate," which uses games to improve kids’ focus and self-control. And Backpack Healthcare offers telehealth mental health treatment.

At a board meeting Tuesday, district leaders highlighted the success of new programs like gun detection cameras and teletherapy. But some board members asked for more evidence.

The two-day summit will bring together academics, media and health professionals.

About a third of students report feeling sad or hopeless.

Tobacco use at an all time low.

The Maryland Department of Health is partnering with The Trevor Project to give local leaders the tools they need to prevent staggering suicide rates among LGBTQ+ teens.

The pet parade raised money for the Maryland SPCA.