(781) 890-0220
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Donate
  • Newsletter Sign Up
Families for Depression Awareness
  • Help Someone
    • Help an Adult
    • Help a Teen
    • Help Yourself
    • Helping During COVID-19
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Supporting a Loved One Living with Bipolar Disorder
    • Take the Stress Test
    • Take the Depression and Bipolar Test
    • Create a Mental Health Family Tree
    • Depression Wellness Analyzer Tool
  • Mood Disorders
    • What is a Mood Disorder?
    • More Than Mood
    • Finding Care
    • Treatment
    • Role of a Family Caregiver
    • New Caregiver Videos
    • Books and Memoirs
    • Links
  • Programs
    • Programs Overview
    • Register for a Free Education Training
    • Teen Program for Schools and Communities
    • Workplace Stress
    • Request a Speaker or Training
    • Publications
    • Mental Health Buzz – Our Blog
  • Support Us
    • Donate Today
    • Raise Money
    • Memorial Page
    • Corporate Members
    • Volunteer
    • Become a Teen or Adult Speaker
    • Family Caregiver Advisory Panel
    • Submit Your Family Story
  • About
    • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Our Board
    • Annual Event
    • Contact Us
Select Page

My Parents Ended Their Lives: Learning from Our Story During National Suicide Prevention Month

by | | Family Stories

My parents were two of the people I least expected to ever end their own lives. They always seemed so happy, so full of life. They were selfless and dedicated to helping others. They laughed a lot, enjoying every minute with friends and family. As parents, they stayed...

Kicking Off the School Year with Peer-to-Peer Teen Events About Depression in Massachusetts

by | | FFDA News, Teen

We are excited to share that Families for Depression Awareness recently received a grant award from the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program! This generous gift will allow us to bring Teen Speaker events to the MetroWest community. Interested...

FFDA Teen Speaker Chosen for a 2019 Myra Kraft Community Award

by | | FFDA News, Mental Health News, Teen

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...

A Message for Families from an Attempt Survivor: Danielle’s Story

by | | Family Stories, Mental Health News

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...

Miguel’s Story: A Caregiver Interview

by | | Family Stories, Mental Health News

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...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • 4 Pieces of Advice for Parents of Suicidal Teens
  • Easy Self-Care Mini Moments for People Taking Care of Others
  • Welcome Our New Advisory Board Member, Khristine Heflin!
  • Survey: How Has COVID-19 Affected You and Your Loved One Living with a Mood Disorder?
  • GeneSight: Genetic Testing for Mental Health Treatment

Recent Comments

    Archives

    Categories

    • Educational Webinars
    • Expert Interviews
    • Family Stories
    • FFDA News
    • Information for Family Caregivers
    • Mental Health News
    • Paying for Treatment
    • Personal Stories
    • Support FFDA
    • Teen
    • Tips for Caregivers
    • Uncategorized
    • Volunteer Spotlight

    Email Newsletter Signup

    Add Me Today!

    Mental Health News

    • 4 Pieces of Advice for Parents of Suicidal Teens
    • Easy Self-Care Mini Moments for People Taking Care of Others
    • Welcome Our New Advisory Board Member, Khristine Heflin!
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Copyright 2020. Families for Depression Awareness. All Rights Reserved.