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Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by | | Expert Interviews, Mental Health News

We interviewed Matthew Ruble, M.D., Director of Behavioral Health at Humana and a member of the Families for Depression Awareness Clinical Advisory Board, about how the health insurance industry has addressed mental health care access during the Covid-19 pandemic....

Social Self-Care Ideas to Prevent Feeling Isolated

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining our overall health and wellness. But as a caregiver to your loved one, putting others first could mean you are neglecting your own needs. We want family caregivers like you to remember that your own well-being is...

12 Self-Care Tips for Nurturing Your Body

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

As a caregiver to your loved one, taking care of your own needs can sometimes fall to the bottom of your list of priorities. But looking after your self-care is not only essential to your well-being, it even helps you to be the best caregiver you can be. Self-care...

Easy Self-Care Mini Moments for People Taking Care of Others

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

If you are the caregiver of a loved one living with a mental health condition, it’s likely that your own self-care gets neglected. You may have subconsciously gotten into a habit of forgetting to prioritize your own needs. Or you believe you simply do not have enough...

How Our Genes Can Help Determine Depression Treatment

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

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...

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...
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