Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers
From January 25-29, we are exploring how genes can help determine depression treatment with our Corporate Member, GeneSight. The GeneSight test informs a doctor, psychiatrist or nurse practitioner about genes that may impact how a patient metabolizes or responds to...
Expert Interviews, Mental Health News
If you are feeling anxious these days, you are not alone. The pandemic, political climate, and issues of social inequality and racial injustice all bring stress and worry. Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) Clinical Advisory Board member Linda Zamvil, MD, spoke...
Mental Health News, Teen, Tips for Caregivers
Many parents find it challenging to get their kids to talk about their mental health concerns. Yet it is essential that parents understand the stresses their teens face. Prompting open and honest conversations now will help you build skills that will support your...
Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers
This article focuses on the topic of suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, immediately contact local crisis services or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). For more tips on what you can to...
Mental Health News, Personal Stories, Tips for Caregivers
This article features personal advice from a Families for Depression Awareness volunteer’s lived experience. To learn more about bipolar disorder, mania, and the role of the family caregiver, visit familyaware.org/bipolardisorder. Written by Natalie, FFDA Volunteer It...
Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers
Our hearts are broken as we mourn the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and so many others. In the United States, African Americans have historically faced, and continue to face, systemic racism and oppression, leading to disparities in...
