Finch, Calm and Prosper: How Young People Use Mental Health Apps
Young individuals like Sarah Mann and Lena LaJoy use mental health apps such as Finch, Calm, and Prosper to manage anxiety and improve self-esteem.
Online Mental Health Support for Young Americans Rises in Maryland
Teens are benefitting from online mental health services like Hazel Health, Gaggle, Counslr, and Cope Notes, which address rising rates of anxiety and depression among students by providing accessible counseling options.
Are Youth Mental Health Programs for Parents Making a Difference?
Melat Wondimagegen improved her parenting skills by enrolling in the Parent Encouragement Program, which taught her to connect with her children in a supportive and nurturing way.
Jawando Joins Growing List of Candidates for Montgomery County Executive
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando has announced his bid to replace current County Executive Marc Elrich, who is term-limited and cannot seek a third term in 2026.
Sandy Hook Promise Programs Empower Students to Speak Up Against School Violence
Inspired by Evie Graham and the Sandy Hook Promise, high school students in Maryland and beyond have formed SAVE Clubs to raise awareness about gun violence and foster a supportive school environment.
Friends Community School: Space Available in Select Grades for Fall 2025
Friends Community School still has a few openings in select grades for the upcoming school year and will begin the 2026-2027 admissions process in September. [sponsored]
Councilmember Evan Glass Qualifies for Public Financing in Montgomery County Executive Race
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has announced that his campaign for County Executive has qualified for public financing just two months after its launch in March.
Supreme Court Reviews Montgomery County Opt-Out Case on LGBTQ+ Book Lessons
The Supreme Court heard arguments last month on parents’ rights to excuse their children from public school lessons on LGBTQ+ themes after Montgomery County Public Schools revoked an opt-out policy for such accommodations.
Olympic Champion Thea LaFond Leads 2025 Montgomery County Sports Hall Inductees
Olympic triple jump champion and Silver Spring resident Thea LaFond will be among the six sports legends inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Why Many Schools Hesitate on Universal Behavioral Health Screening
Achilles Bardos developed BIMAS-2 to improve student mental health screenings in schools. However, despite the growing youth mental health crisis, screenings remain rare due to resource issues and limited implementation.
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Secures New Support for School-Based Mental Health Services
Maryland lawmakers increased funding for the Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports to $70 million for fiscal year 2026, ensuring continued expansion of mental health services for young people across the state.
Trump’s Deportation Policies Face Resistance with Maryland’s New Proposals
The Maryland Immigrant Justice Protection Package includes three bills that protect immigrants’ rights by limiting ICE access to sensitive locations, safeguarding data privacy, and restricting local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities.