Family Stories, Mental Health News
This article is a part of Families for Depression Awareness’ Hope and Discovery campaign. As you read Kurt’s story, consider what activities give your family hope. Has goal setting been successful for you and your loved one’s wellness? Do you celebrate successes, even...
FFDA News, Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Teen
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...
Family Stories, Mental Health News
By Lisa Gilliam, September 12, 2017 Job stress led me to a point in my life where I had to make some tough decisions about my future and mental health. A few years ago, I was employed as a crisis counselor. While I truly enjoyed this work, I was burnt out from working...
Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Teen
“Help isn’t help if it’s not helpful.” – Western Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community Imagine this: your teenage daughter, Tammy, attends weekly therapy sessions to work on her symptoms of depression. At each appointment, you sit in during the last ten minutes of...
Family Stories, Mental Health News
By Kurt Morris, July 28, 2017 When I was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder in 2001, things in my life became clearer, such as how the prior year in college I managed to survive on approximately three hours of sleep per night for weeks on end. At the time, I didn’t...
FFDA News, Mental Health News
We believe that personal and family stories have the power to change lives. Many families struggle to find hope and discover answers to address ongoing mental health issues. This month, we kicked off our Hope and Discovery social media campaign to bring attention to a...
