News & Politics Three Former Psychiatric Institute of Washington Employees Indicted in Patient’s Death In 2020, the ex-employees of the long-troubled facility allegedly failed to provide potentially lifesaving measures to an unresponsive patient for at least 21 minutes. Mental Health, Psychiatric Institute of WashingtonApril 8, 2026
Food | Health An Iraq Veteran’s Cooking Show Mixes Food and Feelings Grappling with mental-health struggles after deployment. Capital Comment, Mental Health, VeteransApril 7, 2026
News & Politics Continuing Chaos at DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital Former workers at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington are making disturbing new allegations about violence and misconduct at the facility—painting a portrait of even greater dysfunction. Mental HealthFebruary 26, 2026
News & Politics A Virginia Man Went Missing. Did He Suffer From “AI Psychosis”? After overcoming a troubled childhood, Jon Ganz left Virginia with his wife, Rachel, in search of a better life—only to disappear into the night. Was his obsession with an AI chatbot to blame? AI, Mental Health, technologyJanuary 7, 2026
Health | News & Politics Inside DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: “This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing” Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of Psychiatric Institute of Washington allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of corporate profit. Mental HealthSeptember 25, 2025
Health | News & Politics Meet the DC Tech CEO With a Flip Phone and No Social Media Danny Hogenkamp is part of a budding offline movement. He wants you to join in. Mental Health, social media, technologyJune 11, 2025
Health | News & Politics Schools Are Banning Phones. What About Laptops? Computers in class might actually hurt students. DC Public Schools, Education, I.Q., Mental HealthMarch 25, 2025
Food | Health | Things to Do Step Away From Social Media and Seek Solace in These DC-Area Activities Unplug and unwind with live music, a walk in the park, or painting. Mental Health, Outdoor Activities, Self CareJuly 15, 2024
Health | Things to Do Want to Try Mindful Meditation? Here’s How to Get Started. Two DC mental-health therapists share tips on how you can start managing your stress today. meditation, Mental Health, Self CareJanuary 16, 2024
Health 4 Ways to Battle Burnout at Work “Black Girls Burnout” podcast host Kelley Bonner shares her tips on how to manage work stress. Mental Health, Self CareJanuary 16, 2024
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