Leesburg Patch Archives - Ashburn Psychological and. Psychiatric Services

Understanding Teen Suicide

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T04:29:07+00:00

Northern Virginia has recently experienced several teen suicides. Last month, two Langley High School students took their own lives just a day apart from one another, and this month it appears two students at Woodson High School also committed suicide. Fairfax County alone has had 15 suicides over the past 3 years, and the surrounding counties, including Loudoun County, have also had a number of teen suicides in recent years. Suicide is tragic, and it seems to be even more so when it involves our young. As the director of a private mental health practice, I can report first hand [...]

Understanding Teen SuicideStaff, APPS2018-11-20T04:29:07+00:00

More Snow Days! Enough is Enough!!

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:39:32+00:00

We invite you to enjoy Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services, director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider's piece, which was published on the Ashburn Patch and Leesburg Patch on 03/17/2014 . Snow Day: Seven Survival Tips for Parents It’s easy to understand why so many are struck with a case of the winter blues each year. We leave for work before the sun comes up and head home in the dark barely glimpsing daylight. As the days get shorter and colder, many folks find themselves dealing with sadness, decreased motivation and energy, increased appetite and excessive sleeping, etc. But wait, this is March 17, and this [...]

More Snow Days! Enough is Enough!!Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:39:32+00:00

"Ask Dr. Mike" Advice Column in This Week’s Ashburn Patch and Leesburg Patch

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:44:53+00:00

Our director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, has been writing his advice column "Ask Dr. Mike" for area papers and news agencies for several years now. Please click on the link below to read his most recent piece for the Ashburn Patch and Leesburg Patch. Also, should you have a question for Dr. Oberschneider, please send it to Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services at: info@ashburnpsych.com http://ashburn.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/ask-dr-mike-teens-winter-shorts--being-cool-and-cold-at-13

"Ask Dr. Mike" Advice Column in This Week’s Ashburn Patch and Leesburg PatchStaff, APPS2018-11-20T00:44:53+00:00

Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School Passing

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T20:21:27+00:00

Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School was fatally wounded in an accident last week. Dr. Michael Oberschneider, our director, wrote an article on her loss for the Ashburn Patch and Leesburg Patch to help parents in our community. You will find the piece at the Patch or by clicking on the link below. Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School

Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School PassingStaff, APPS2018-11-20T20:21:27+00:00