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By Nicola Smith, October 3, 2017 Youth in foster care have often experienced traumatic family histories, including removal from their birth family, which can lead to an increased risk for mental health disorders such as depression. According to the Casey Field Office...
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At Families for Depression Awareness, we are always looking for opportunities to bring family caregivers fresh, new voices in mental health advocacy and education. We are excited to partner with Jill, who created the YouTube Channel “NextGoodThing,” to help bring her...
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By Amy Williams, June 28, 2017 Summer is here! For many teens, the unstructured days of summer break often mean hours spent lounging around scrolling through social media or vegging out in front of the television. In fact, the average teen spends around 9 hours every...
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Greetings, FFDA Supporters! I’m Kendra Taylor. As the new Teen Depression Program Coordinator, I’m working to expand the size and scope of the Teen Depression Program, especially the Teen Speakers Program. My first month at FFDA has been both busy and rewarding. I...
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