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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 still has a few openings in select grades for the upcoming school year and will begin the 2026-2027 admissions process in September. [sponsored]
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.