Mental Health News
By Nicola Smith, December 19, 2017 For most adults with bipolar disorder, their mood alternates over time between manic (elevated) and depressive, with normal states in between. During a mixed state, however, a person experiences manic and depressive states in rapid...
Family Stories, Mental Health News, Uncategorized
Written by: Dawna M. Roberts, November 30, 2017 Growing up in a very traditional culture with strict standards of behavior can be challenging enough without adding bipolar disorder to the mix. Richard and his brother Adam learned early on what was expected of them in...
Mental Health News, Teen
I had my first panic attack in 9th grade. I remember it so clearly-I was in the middle of an exam when everything around me went blue and foggy. Not knowing what was going on, I hurried to the bathroom where I hid out until I started to feel better. My panic attacks...
FFDA News, Mental Health News
This article is a part of Families for Depression Awareness’ Hope and Discovery campaign. By Kurt Morris, November 14, 2017 As a volunteer who believes in the work of Families for Depression Awareness, I was glad to attend the fourth annual “Evening of Hope and...
Mental Health News, Teen
By Nicola Smith, October 26, 2017 Now that the rush of back to school season has passed, your kids may be having trouble with the stresses of classes, assignments, homework, sports teams, friends, and routines. Here are 6 ways for you and your child or teen to cope...
Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News
This article is a part of Families for Depression Awareness’ Hope and Discovery campaign. By Amy Williams, October 11, 2017 As adults, many of us strive to gain insight into our true character and understand who we are at our core. As parents, we strive to help...
