Mental Health Buzz

Making Space for Wellness in Your Workplace

Mental Health News

Article content excerpted from a recent Families for Depression Awareness’ workshop, “Supporting Ourselves While Supporting Others.” In 2017, one employee’s need for a mental health day went viral. Madalyn Parker emailed her boss and expressed that she needed to use...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Phelps, and Mariah Carey: Celebrities Speaking Out about Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Mental Health News

By Kurt Morris Accounts of celebrities struggling with mental health conditions have often only been covered by media as a response to tragic occasions, such as after a suicide. In recent years, however, there have been more well-known individuals speaking out...

A Mother and Daughter Answer Your Burning Questions about Teen Depression

Family Stories, Mental Health News, Teen

Elizabeth and Danielle, a mother and daughter from Florida, were recently featured on our Teen Depression webinar. They discussed Danielle’s experience with depression and treatment. Elizabeth provided insight into the parent perspective. We received so many questions...

Boring But Necessary— Caregiver Self-Care

Mental Health News

When you hear the term “self-care,” what comes to mind? Many people think self-care must be made up of dedicated “me-time,” luxurious pampering, and intense gym workouts. Who has time or energy for that?! Sure, we would love if everyone had the resources for a weekly...

Ways You Can Encourage and Support Teen Wellness

Mental Health News, Teen

What can you do to help a teen who has depression? During our Spring 2018 Teen Depression Webinar, Matthew Selekman, MSW, LCSW, shared many strategies to equip you and your teen to focus on the positive and nurture the practices that work. Watch our free webinar for...

Spread Education on World Bipolar Day March 30, 2018 (and beyond)!

Mental Health News

On March 30th, 2018 we will join the International Bipolar Foundation and many others to spread education about Bipolar Disorder. The purpose of World Bipolar Day is to unite those living with the diagnosis, caregivers, and allies to share messages of hope and support...