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We are incredibly proud that one of our longest-serving Teen Speakers, Elizabeth Keeling, was chosen for a 2019 Myra Kraft Community Award from the New England Patriots Foundation! In addition to being honored, Elizabeth won a $10,000 grant to support Families for...
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When I woke up in the hospital in June of 2018, I promised myself that it would be the last time that I tried to take my own life. Unlike what happened after my first attempt in 2015, this time I remembered everything. I remembered how I wasn’t feeling like myself...
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Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA): How much did you know about mental health before your marriage to Danielle? Miguel: I had no knowledge on that topic. FFDA: What have been some of the toughest challenges in supporting someone with bipolar? Miguel: The...
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By Sharon Torres, April 30, 2019 Suicide is a serious global public health concern. According to the World Health Organization, one million people die by suicide annually worldwide. In the United States, it is the 10th leading cause of death. The Centers for Disease...
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