Family Stories, Mental Health News, Paying for Treatment
By Dawna Roberts Ronnie’s wife has been living with hard-to-treat depression, which Ronnie describes as “relentless,” for their entire 28-year marriage. Her depression has taken a toll on Ronnie, his wife, and their relationship. Loving someone who lives with...
FFDA News, Mental Health News, Teen
We are incredibly proud that one of our longest-serving Teen Speakers, Elizabeth Keeling, was chosen for a 2019 Myra Kraft Community Award from the New England Patriots Foundation! In addition to being honored, Elizabeth won a $10,000 grant to support Families for...
Family Stories, Mental Health News
When I woke up in the hospital in June of 2018, I promised myself that it would be the last time that I tried to take my own life. Unlike what happened after my first attempt in 2015, this time I remembered everything. I remembered how I wasn’t feeling like myself...
Family Stories, Mental Health News
Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA): How much did you know about mental health before your marriage to Danielle? Miguel: I had no knowledge on that topic. FFDA: What have been some of the toughest challenges in supporting someone with bipolar? Miguel: The...
Mental Health News
By Sharon Torres, April 30, 2019 Suicide is a serious global public health concern. According to the World Health Organization, one million people die by suicide annually worldwide. In the United States, it is the 10th leading cause of death. The Centers for Disease...
FFDA News, Mental Health News
By Aileen Salares March 22, 2019 Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), caused by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head and result in a disruption to normal brain functioning, are staggeringly common. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported that 2.8 million...
