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Another Resource for Caregivers! An Interview with Kristi Horner, Founder of Courage to Caregivers

by | | Expert Interviews, FFDA News, Information for Family Caregivers

By Denise Brady Supporting someone with a mood disorder can be a long, winding, and sometimes difficult journey that can take its toll on the health and wellbeing of the caregiver. Kristi Horner, Founder and Executive Director of Courage to Caregivers, discusses her...

Resources on Major Depression and Postpartum Depression for Women and their Caregivers

by | | Expert Interviews, Family Stories, Information for Family Caregivers

1 out of 10 U.S. women experience depression each year. 1 out of 7 experience postpartum depression. Here are some resources that may help women with lived experience and the family members that love them. They include family stories, other advocacy organizations that...

Breaking Through Depression: 4 Tips for Strengthening Communication with Your Teen

by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Teen, Tips for Caregivers

Khristine Heflin, LCSW-C Adolescence is often a confusing time for both our young people and their caregivers. It is the stage where they are not quite adults but certainly don’t want to be treated like children. Adolescence can also be a difficult time as young...

Unique Challenges for Black Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

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...

Nationwide Poll Shows Most People with Depression Feel Misunderstood

by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News

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...

Survey: How Has COVID-19 Affected You and Your Loved One Living with a Mood Disorder?

by | | Information for Family Caregivers

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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