We are not a crisis center. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please call 800-273-TALK or 9-1-1 immediately.
Families for Depression Awareness is a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
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Free Trainings that Help You to Help Yourself and Others
Learn to Help a Teen Watch our Teen Depression webinar, presented by Dr. Mary Fristad. Available for a limited time! Read more about the Teen Depression program Learn to Cope with Stress and Depression Dr. Mitch Abblett presented the Coping with Stress and Depression webinar on October 29, 2013. For a limited time, it's available to watch free, on demand! Watch the webinar, then fill out our online survey to receive a free copy of our Coping with Stress brochure. Join the Conversation at Care for Your Mind! Your personal experience and ideas can help shape the future of mental health care and build a solution that works
Join in the conversation! Provide your ideas and experiences on CareForYourMind.org to help policymakers understand the realities of the mental health care system for individuals living with a mood disorder and their families. Here's how you can be involved in the Care for Your Mind community!
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"Mental Health Buzz
Teen Speaker Featured on "Second Opinion" show
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Families for Depression Awareness Teen Speaker, Olivia Reardon, and her mother Ellen were guests on the public television series "Second Opinion" this month! Teen depression was the topic of the... Read more...
Join Fellow Donors and Support Families for Depression Awareness!
Friday, 22 November 2013
In this time of giving, we thank all of the people who have chosen to support Families for Depression Awareness by making a financial contribution! Here are some important things to know about giving... Read more...
Emmanuel College Hosts 'Strum Against Depression'
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Last weekend, students from Emmanuel College's Psychology Club organized a benefit concert for Families for Depression Awareness. Aptly named Strum Against Depression, the event hosted several... Read more...
Depression: a 'brain-based medical condition'
Monday, 18 November 2013
In the wake of a young man's suicide, a California newspaper published this article about recognizing signs of depression in adolescents. Here are some key takeaways from the article, according to... Read more...
Writing Family Stories of Depression with Alexandra Styron, Video 5
Monday, 11 November 2013
Why is it important to share our stories and talk about depression? We reduce stigma when we talk about depression. In the fifth and final installment of her video series, Alexandra reminds us that... Read more...