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Elizabeth and Danielle, a mother and daughter from Florida, were recently featured on our Teen Depression webinar. They discussed Danielle’s experience with depression and treatment. Elizabeth provided insight into the parent perspective. We received so many questions...
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What can you do to help a teen who has depression? During our Spring 2018 Teen Depression Webinar, Matthew Selekman, MSW, LCSW, shared many strategies to equip you and your teen to focus on the positive and nurture the practices that work. Watch our free webinar for...
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On Saturday, January 27, 2018, seven of our Teen Speakers and six Families for Depression Awareness volunteers and staff visited the Many Faces of Our Mental Health Exhibit at the Boston Museum of Science. Much like our Teen Speaker Program, this moving exhibit...
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I had my first panic attack in 9th grade. I remember it so clearly-I was in the middle of an exam when everything around me went blue and foggy. Not knowing what was going on, I hurried to the bathroom where I hid out until I started to feel better. My panic attacks...
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By Nicola Smith, October 26, 2017 Now that the rush of back to school season has passed, your kids may be having trouble with the stresses of classes, assignments, homework, sports teams, friends, and routines. Here are 6 ways for you and your child or teen to cope...
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By Nicola Smith, October 3, 2017 Youth in foster care have often experienced traumatic family histories, including removal from their birth family, which can lead to an increased risk for mental health disorders such as depression. According to the Casey Field Office...
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