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Depression in the Workplace

Depression in the Workplace

Untreated depression in the workplace is a costly problem for employers. Our new program can help companies to reduce costs by educating employees about depression and where they can get help. Learn more.

Audio Podcast Series

Hear the latest podcast on family history.

Depression in the Family is a series of podcasts featuring an expert and a family member with experience in the show’s topic. Listen now.

Sweeet! Baking for Healthy Minds

Help raise awareness about depression and raise money for FFDA by volunteering to host a bake sale or dessert party in your neighborhood. Find out more.

Wellness Guides for Adults, Parents and Teens

The Wellness Guide helps adults, parents and teens to monitor treatment and get well. They are educational guides with daily and weekly monitoring tools to help you understand depressive disorders and treatment, know what works and what doesn't, monitor treatment, and learn when you or a loved one need to get immediate help.

Adult guide for people with depression and their families.

Parent guide for parents of children and teens with depression or bipolar disorder and Teen guide for teens with depression or bipolar disorder.

Depression in the Family

Families that work together are best able to cope with depressive disorders. Our organization, Families for Depression Awareness, helps people in caregiver roles and people with depressive disorders understand the conditions, reduce stigma, and share issues. On our site, you can:

Depression is a treatable medical condition. Join us in helping families learn about depressive disorders, reduce associated stigma, and prevent suicides. Help us spread the word that depression affects the whole family and everyone needs to get involved.

When Depressed Husbands Refuse Help.

What can wives do when husbands refuse to acknowledge they have depression and get treatment?. Read the article.

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When Depression Won't Go Away

Many people with depression respond very well and quickly to treatment. But some people do not and need more help. Learn more about treatment resistant depression.

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