by | | Family Stories, Paying for Treatment
Joe’s battle with depression impacted both his and his wife Becky’s lives immensely, but they held on fast to each other and came out better for it on the other side. Joe Joe has a hereditary condition that causes vision loss over time and had been legally blind since...
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Catava felt very different from others growing up with dark, negative thoughts and overreacting to simple situations. It wasn’t until she was in her late 30s that she was referred to a psychiatrist and began looking into her mental wellbeing. She was misdiagnosed...
by | | 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...
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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...
by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Paying for Treatment
It’s Time to Get Ready for Open Enrollment! Families for Depression Awareness has prepared a set of resources to help you as you shop for a health insurance policy. If you get your insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, get ready to renew or...
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