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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Registration is open for Strides Against Stigma!Our April 28, 2012 event will not be a traditional walk-a-thon fundraiser. Participants will spend their day at a single location engaging in a variety of fun, educational, and entertaining activities while counting strides on pedometers. Register today and take the first step towards ending the stigma of depression. |
Mental Health Buzz
Don Cornelius, "Soul Train" Host, Dies at 75
Thursday, 02 February 2012
Don Cornelius, popular host of the hit TV show “Soul Train” was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, February 1, 2012. Born September 27, 1963 in Chicago, Cornelius went from an... Read more...
A Reaction to Our Teens and Antidepressants Article
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Recently, we received an interesting response to one of our downloadable articles, which addresses the topic of teens and antidepressants. Board Chair of Wellness Wordworks, Ken Braiterman, wrote... Read more...
Teen Named Intel Finalist for Psychiatric Research
Monday, 30 January 2012
Danielle Goldman of Queens, New York, was recently named a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search contest for her research on anxiety and depression. Goldman is now one of 40 finalists, selected... Read more...
Clinical Psychology Ranked the Worst College Major for Employment: A Student's Reaction
Monday, 23 January 2012
A few months ago, MarketWatch published an article entitled “10 worst college majors for employment.” At the top of the list: clinical psychology. This caught my attention because, as a college... Read more...
Volunteer Perspective: Suicide and African Americans
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
I have always known that suicide is among the leading causes of death for minorities. I have seen it in my family, I have seen it in my school growing up, and I am definitely seeing much more of it... Read more...