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Regina King Loses Her Son to Suicide: What It Means for Us Black Moms

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By Valerie Cordero, Co-Executive Director, Families for Depression Awareness Scrolling through social media on Friday night, I saw the headline that actress Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander, Jr., died by suicide. He was 26 years old. Though each suicide I hear of hits...

Building Your Family Caregiver Toolkit: Strategies for Supporting Loved Ones to Get Well

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Caregiver Myths Debunked: Caregiving to Someone Living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Who is a “caregiver” and what does the role really entail? We’re debunking three common myths — and sharing the actual facts — about caregiving. Myth: You have to be related to someone to be a caregiver for them. Fact: While many caregivers are family members, it’s...

Love and Support from the Drive-Thru: How Fast Food Helped My Family Connect Through My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

by | | Family Stories, Mental Health News, Personal Stories, Tips for Caregivers

By Brad Brennan, FFDA Volunteer I have a heavily-guarded secret that I only reveal to those closest to me because frankly, I don’t want to be judged and have people look at me with disgust. The secret: I love Taco Bell! Now, why am I talking about my affinity for...

What If I Say the Wrong Thing? Caregiver Tips for Supporting a Loved one with Depression

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Communicating is hard, depression makes it harder. During our “What If I Say the Wrong Thing? Tips for Communicating When Your Loved One Is Depressed” webinar, you asked great questions! Because we didn’t have time to answer them all, we asked presenter Dr. Chris...
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