Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers
By Arielle Cohen, Families for Depression Awareness Programs Manager Have you or your loved one ever been unhappy with something your therapist did or said? Maybe the therapist made a joke that didn’t sit right, focused on an area you didn’t want to in that session,...
Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers
If you have decided that it’s time to find your own therapist, you have taken an important first step towards balancing your wellness with supporting your loved one. Realistically, the process for finding one may not be easy. From working with insurance to physically...
FFDA News
A big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who told their story, shared our Facebook fundraiser, and donated on Giving Tuesday. Because of you, we surpassed our one-day goal of raising $5,000! The funds raised will support our 2020 programs for teens and families. If you...
Family Stories, Mental Health News
Doug, age 50, has been learning to live and cope with hard-to-treat depression (also known as Treatment-Resistant Depression) for as long as he can remember. The severity and chronic nature of his mental health condition has led him to try multiple therapy and...
FFDA News, Mental Health News
Ever wonder who’s behind Families for Depression Awareness’ (FFDA) social media? FFDA works with talented student interns who help create engaging content for our families. Our amazing intern for this academic year, Kasey Sierra, attended our annual fall fundraiser...
Family Stories, Mental Health News, Paying for Treatment
Rose is a powerhouse of inspiration. She is the caregiver of a loved one who lives with depression. She has discovered first-hand how difficult it can be to navigate the mental healthcare system to access services, especially for an older person on Medicare. Rose is...
