Mental health experts offer advice on how to recognize the symptoms of secondary trauma, and ways to cope.

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary when Matthew Harvey went to pick up his son at a Newport News bus stop on the afternoon of Sept. 30. But then he saw his son walking off the bus naked from the waist down.

Neighboring Southern states have passed legislation tamping down residents' ability to get abortions, leading them to seek the procedure in Virginia.

Dorian Hollingsworth Jr., 21, of Norfolk, was awarded $20,000 earlier this year for his work through his nonprofit, Teen Care Network, combating stigmas and promoting mental health wellness. On Sunday, Teen Help Network will host a guided painting experience to in downtown Norfolk.

According to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, there are more than 5.5 million "hidden heroes," spouses and children serving as a caregiver to their disabled military veteran. Virginia Beach resident Lillie Williams was among them, but now has a caregiver to help tend to her husband's needs.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who represents the 2nd District, introduced last week the Sailor Standard of Care Act, what she calls a “bipartisan solution” to improve mental health care for sailors. She championed the legislation in response to the suicides of seven Hampton Roads-based sailors last year. The tally for 2023 is already at two.

As part of a long-term response to the 2012 crash of a Navy fighter jet into an apartment complex, department and city leadership have invested in testing all current firefighters ages 21 and older, along with retirees who responded to the Good Friday crash.

Both the local medical system and national health insurance company have declined to share details about the talks and how many people could be impacted if Cigna stops covering care at Chesapeake Regional.