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How Families Can Build Emotional Resilience During COVID-19

by | | Expert Interviews, Mental Health News

If you are feeling anxious these days, you are not alone. The pandemic, political climate, and issues of social inequality and racial injustice all bring stress and worry. Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) Clinical Advisory Board member Linda Zamvil, MD, spoke...

5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Open Up About Their Mental Health

by | | Mental Health News, Teen, Tips for Caregivers

Many parents find it challenging to get their kids to talk about their mental health concerns. Yet it is essential that parents understand the stresses their teens face. Prompting open and honest conversations now will help you build skills that will support your...

Reduce Suicide Risk by Increasing Social Supports During COVID and Beyond

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

This article focuses on the topic of suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, immediately contact local crisis services or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). For more tips on what you can to...

Advice for Getting Through a Manic Episode

by | | Mental Health News, Personal Stories, Tips for Caregivers

This article features personal advice from a Families for Depression Awareness volunteer’s lived experience. To learn more about bipolar disorder, mania, and the role of the family caregiver, visit familyaware.org/bipolardisorder. Written by Natalie, FFDA Volunteer It...

For Black Mental Health, We Must Dismantle Racism

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and so many others. In the United States, African Americans have historically faced, and continue to face, systemic racism and oppression, leading to disparities in...

10 Empowering Self-Affirmations for the Family Caregiver

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Are you confused about what the terms “empowerment” and “self-affirmation” mean? Over time, these important terms have become muddied, so let’s clear things up. Many people believe that a person can “empower” another individual, but that’s not how it works....
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