Depression in the Family

Audio Podcast Series

The Depression in the Family Podcast is for family members or friends of someone with depression or bipolar disorder. The podcast features experts and family members who help you learn and feel supported. Sign up for the email newsletter to be alerted when the next podcast is available.

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Gail Hunt	Click the link below to listen now! Caring for a Depressed Elderly Parent [Duration - 17 minutes]— Depression rates are high among the elderly and caring for an depressed elderly parent takes a toll on the family. Learn how it affects you and how to ease the burden of caregiving. Read tips on helping a depressed elder.	Jane Richardson

Eric Youngstrom, PhD	Click the link below to listen now! Family History [duration - 21 minutes] — Learn how family history helps families to work better with clinicians to determine diagnosis, treatment, and speed recovery.	Mary Margaret Dick

Richard G. Frank, PhD	Click the link below to listen now! How to Find and Pay for Treatment [duration - 22 minutes] — There is a shortage of clinicians and many barriers to the health care system. Learn what the situation is and how you can best get the treatment you need.	Nancy Sharby

Laura Rosen, PhD	Click the link below to listen now! Family Communication [duration - 14 minutes] — What type of support can family and friends actually provide to someone with a depressive disorder? How can family work together and avoid conflict?	Trina Mallett

Suzanne Mintz	Click the link below to listen now! Caregiver Burnout [duration - 17 minutes] — You provide essential support and take on the difficulty of additional responsibilities when helping someone with a depressive disorder. Learn how you can avoid burning out.	Rebecca Riccio

Raymond DePaulo, MD	Click the link below to listen now! Helping a Family Member Receive Treatment [duration - 19 minutes] — Which are the best ways to help someone realize they may have a depressive disorder and get help? What do you do when they refuse to see someone?	Renee Rosolino

Matt Ruble, MD	Click the link below to listen now! Diagnosis and Treatment [duration - 18 minutes] — Find out what you can do to make sure your loved one gets the proper diagnosis and treatment and how your help is essential.	Terry Wise

Carol Glod, PhD	Click the link below to listen now! Signs of Depressive Disorders [duration - 20 minutes] — Learn what depression and bipolar disorder look like and what family and friends really notice.	MA Senator Robert Antonioni