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Educating Kids About Mental Health Helps the Whole Family

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

Depression and bipolar disorder affect the whole family. Helping kids and teens understand the facts about mental health conditions and how to promote their own mental wellness can have a major impact on their lives. Joanne Riebschleger, PhD, is Associate Professor...

You Can Change the Energy to Lighten Your Mood

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

By Alison, FFDA Intern The best way to raise our kids can be to raise ourselves. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder as a teenager. Fear stopped me from many new life experiences and social events, such as traveling on the class trip or participating in...

How I Learned to Communicate with My Husband about His Depression with Tips You Can Use Too

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

My husband has lived with depression since he was a teenager. I knew this about him before we got married but didn’t really know what it would mean for us. Six months after our wedding, he hit a serious low point. It took me – and him – months to realize he was facing...

Regina King Loses Her Son to Suicide: What It Means for Us Black Moms

by | | Mental Health News, Personal Stories

By Valerie Cordero, Co-Executive Director, Families for Depression Awareness Scrolling through social media on Friday night, I saw the headline that actress Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander, Jr., died by suicide. He was 26 years old. Though each suicide I hear of hits...

Caregiver Myths Debunked: Caregiving to Someone Living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Who is a “caregiver” and what does the role really entail? We’re debunking three common myths — and sharing the actual facts — about caregiving. Myth: You have to be related to someone to be a caregiver for them. Fact: While many caregivers are family members, it’s...

Love and Support from the Drive-Thru: How Fast Food Helped My Family Connect Through My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

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

By Brad Brennan, FFDA Volunteer I have a heavily-guarded secret that I only reveal to those closest to me because frankly, I don’t want to be judged and have people look at me with disgust. The secret: I love Taco Bell! Now, why am I talking about my affinity for...
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