by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers, Tips for Caregivers
Families for Depression Awareness’ Facebook Live event on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 pm ET In our upcoming “Ask the Expert” event, FFDA Co-Executive Director Valerie Cordero talks with Child and Adolescent Therapist Khristine Heflin, LICSW,...
by | | Information for Family Caregivers
Signs of depression include Feeling miserable, sad, depressed, empty, irritable or angry Losing interest or pleasure in most activities Having trouble concentrating or remembering Feeling tired or having little energy Feeling worthless or guilty Feeling anxious...
by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Tips for Caregivers
The worldwide pandemic has disrupted our lives, caused grief and worry, and brought even more hardship to people already struggling with economic, educational, societal, and physical and mental health challenges. More people than usual are living with anxiety or...
by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers
Shared Decision Making Decisions about treatment are often most effective when they are made collaboratively, with the provider offering information about treatment options (including potential benefits, risks, and side effects) and the person living with the mood...
by | | Family Stories, Information for Family Caregivers, Paying for Treatment
Family Stories of Living with Depression It’s often a challenge to find a way forward with depression treatment. Whether it’s because the person living with depression isn’t quite ready to accept help, information about options is hard to find, or payment issues,...
by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers
An interview with Kristin Beville, LICSW, MPH We asked Kristin Beville, Director of the McLean Hospital Department of Social Work, about the challenges that families and caregivers face when a loved one lives with hard-to-treat depression, how they can manage emotions...
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