Child psychiatrists Nancy Rappaport, MD, and Meredith Gansner, MD, recently co-authored an article entitled “More Young People are Dying By Suicide. Here’s How to Help.” In it, they discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teen mental health....
We are pleased to announce that Khristine Heflin, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, has joined the Families for Depression Awareness Advisory Board! Ms Heflin is a Child and Adolescent therapist at a community practice in Maryland. Her theoretical framework uses a holistic...
When your loved one is battling anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions, they shouldn’t have to battle their medication, too. It can be a horrible, helpless feeling when you see a family member or friend repeatedly struggle with trial and error, trying...
Mark Pollack, MD, chief medical officer of Myriad Neuroscience, maker of the GeneSight test, shares his thoughts on how to be a good caregiver to someone with depression. Dr. Pollack has served as chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at...
A Post for Teens and Young Adults Talking to your parents or any adult about your mental health can be challenging, uncomfortable, or even intimidating. It probably feels more natural to confide in your friends than with your parents. It can be scary opening up to...
By Arielle Cohen, Programs Manager In recent articles, Families for Depression Awareness addressed the initial steps you and your loved one can take to find a therapist and navigating difficult conversations with a therapist. While it’s challenging to begin seeing a...
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