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Khristine Heflin, LCSW-C According to a 2018 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 16% of African American adults reported having a mental illness in the previous year, and 22.4% of that group reported a...
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More than 80% of people living with depression say life would be easier if others could understand their depression. This is according to a new nationwide poll, the GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor. “Misunderstanding depression may lead to people feeling embarrassed...
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Has your family member’s mental health declined since March 2020? Are they using telemental health? Is caregiving stressing you out more than usual? Take this survey and help us develop programming to better support you. 5 participants will receive a $10 Amazon...
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From January 25-29, we are exploring how genes can help determine depression treatment with our Corporate Member, GeneSight. The GeneSight test informs a doctor, psychiatrist or nurse practitioner about genes that may impact how a patient metabolizes or responds to...
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John W. Williams Jr., M.D. Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry Duke University School of Medicine As a person living with a mental health condition, would you want your physician or other healthcare provider (HCP) making healthcare decisions on your behalf without...
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Thank you for attending Families for Depression Awareness’ Parenting Perspectives on Supporting Teen Mental Health event! This page directs you to the educational resources mentioned by staff and Parent Speakers during the program. There is a wealth of...
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