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With alarming suicide rates and other mental health challenges, psychiatric services currently remain in short supply. (Courtesy photo)

With Inpatient Psychiatric Services in Short Supply, America’s Teen Mental Health Emergency Deepens

by Stacy M. Brown May 18, 2022May 23, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among teenagers rose almost 60% from 2007 to 2019.

COVID-19 has taking its toll on the mental health of Americans. (Courtesy of USC)

Bowser Promotes Mental Health Hotline

by WI Web Staff May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Amber Golden

During Budget Season, Mental Health Care System Becomes Major Concern

by Sam P.K. Collins March 23, 2022March 24, 2022

In-School Clinicians Explain
How They Address Student Trauma

by Sam P.K. Collins February 16, 2022March 18, 2022

D.C. Students Voice Demands for More Mental Health Services

by Sam P.K. Collins February 2, 2022March 18, 2022

Photo by Dorothy Rowley/The Washington Informer

Faith, Health, Religion

Black Churchgoers Less Likely to Have Mental Health Issues: Report

by WI Guest Author July 10, 2018October 31, 2020

Courtesy of Aquila Recovery

Community, Health

D.C. Rehab Clinic Gets National Accreditation for Quality Service

by WI Guest Author December 29, 2017October 31, 2020

Michelle Obama Promotes Awareness of Mental Health Care

by Washington Informer March 5, 2015October 30, 2020