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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Strides Against Stigma Was a Success!Strides Against Stigma is a unique walk-a-thon event designed to build a community that will erase the stigma of depressive disorders. To everyone who joined us on April 28, we say THANK YOU! A special thanks is also due to First Lady of MA, Diane Patrick Esq., and all of our event sponsors. Stay tuned for photos and videos!
Coping with Stress Webinar May 23rdOn Wednesday, May 23 at 2pm EST, you can watch our Coping with Stress webinar live! The webinar facilitator will be Dr. Charlene Gooch, who will be introducing new content on mindfulness-based stress reduction. Register now
Teen Depression Webinar Coming June 6thOn Wednesday, June 6 at 2pm EST, we will be presenting our Teen Depression Webinar. The webinar facilitator will be Dr. Mary Fristad. Sign up today!
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Mental Health Buzz
Helping Parents with Depression
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Dr. William Beardslee of our advisory board is quoted in the May 2, 2012 Wall Street Journal Article "Parent's Depression Linked to Problems in Children." In the article, pediatrician, Dr. Perri... Read more...
New Study Shows that Bipolar Symptoms May Begin in Adolescence
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Mental health clinicians and researchers have debated about the average onset age of bipolar disorder. A study published in the May 2012 Archives of General Psychiatry may have another clue... Read more...
Green Care: How Volunteering on Farms May Help with Clinical Depression
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
A new study being published in the June 2012 edition of Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People & Animals discusses an alternative therapy for depression. The... Read more...
Strides Against Stigma Sports Auction Closed--Thanks to Participants!
Monday, 07 May 2012
Thanks to everyone who bid on our Strides Against Stigma sports tickets and memorabilia! We raised additional funds that will go towards our overall event goal. We especially want to... Read more...