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Yes, High Achievers Can Have Depression and Anxiety, Too

by | | Tips for Caregivers

On Monday, May 31, 2021, top-ranked tennis pro Naomi Osaka took to Twitter to announce she was pulling out of the elite French Open tennis competition for mental health reasons. Her statement read, in part, “The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression...

Nationwide Poll Shows Most People with Depression Feel Misunderstood

by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News

More than 80% of people living with depression say life would be easier if others could understand their depression. This is according to a new nationwide poll, the GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor. “Misunderstanding depression may lead to people feeling embarrassed...

You Helped Families and People with a Mood Disorder in 2020!

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Because of people LIKE YOU who volunteered, donated, and shared our programs, we made a real difference in the lives of families in 2020. Read our 2020 Year in Review report and then give yourself a pat on the...

15 Fun and Playful Ways to Practice Self-Care

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one living with a mental health condition is no easy task. From managing appointments to participating in counseling sessions, the physical and emotional investment required from you adds up.  Sometimes, it can negatively impact your personal...

Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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We interviewed Matthew Ruble, M.D., Director of Behavioral Health at Humana and a member of the Families for Depression Awareness Clinical Advisory Board, about how the health insurance industry has addressed mental health care access during the Covid-19 pandemic....
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