Breaking Through Depression: 4 Tips for Strengthening Communication with Your Teen
Khristine Heflin, LCSW-C Adolescence is often a confusing time for both our young people and…
Is it Time to Find a New Therapist for Your Teenager? Five Questions to Answer
By Thomas Maye Mental health counseling is a crucial part of treating mood disorders, so…
How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Mental Health
A Post for Teens and Young Adults Talking to your parents or any adult about…
5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Open Up About Their Mental Health
Mary Fristad, Ph.D., ABPP Many parents find it challenging to get their kids to talk…
FamilyAwareTeens Instagram Links
Learn how teens and young adults can get involved! How to Talk to Your Parents…
Jessie and Steve—Healing as a Family from Pain and Teen Self-Injury
Jessie, 18, has big goals. She’s spending her time working at a local gym, volunteering…
Kicking Off the School Year with Peer-to-Peer Teen Events About Depression in Massachusetts
We are excited to share that Families for Depression Awareness recently received a grant award from…
Let’s Talk About Loneliness and Young Adult Mental Health
By Kurt Morris Loneliness has received a lot of press over the past few years….
A Mother and Daughter Answer Your Burning Questions about Teen Depression
Danielle (left) and Elizabeth (right) Elizabeth and Danielle, a mother and daughter from Florida, were…
6 Ways to Cope with School Stress for You and Your Child or Teen
By Nicola Smith, October 26, 2017 Now that the rush of back to school season…
How to Support Foster Care Teenagers and Young Adults Who Have Depression
By Nicola Smith, October 3, 2017 Youth in foster care have often experienced traumatic family…
Xavier and Cory — Depression in the Family
Xavier and Cory know the crippling pain of losing a child to suicide. Both have…
