by FamilyAware | Oct 19, 2020 | Information for Family Caregivers, Teen
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...
by FamilyAware | Mar 24, 2020 | Family Stories, Teen
Jessie, 18, has big goals. She’s spending her time working at a local gym, volunteering across her home state, and learning skills to become a mental health advocate. Jessie has support from her community and tight-knit family, which includes her mom Julie, sisters...
by FamilyAware | Jan 10, 2020 | Educational Webinars, Teen
Webinars on Teen Mental Health Understanding Teen Depression REGISTER TO WATCH ON DEMAND When adults are trained to recognize teen depression and intervene with effective techniques, teens with depression tend to have better outcomes. This webinar provides an overview...
by FamilyAware | Sep 5, 2019 | FFDA News, Teen
We are excited to share that Families for Depression Awareness recently received a grant award from the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program! This generous gift will allow us to bring Teen Speaker events to the MetroWest community. Interested...
by FamilyAware | Aug 30, 2019 | FFDA News, Mental Health News, Teen
We are incredibly proud that one of our longest-serving Teen Speakers, Elizabeth Keeling, was chosen for a 2019 Myra Kraft Community Award from the New England Patriots Foundation! In addition to being honored, Elizabeth won a $10,000 grant to support Families for...
by FamilyAware | Feb 28, 2019 | Mental Health News, Personal Stories, Teen
By Kurt Morris Loneliness has received a lot of press over the past few years. A 2018 study by the insurance company, Aetna, stated, “nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone.” The group that reported the highest rates of loneliness were those...
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