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FFDA Receives Funding from The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grants Program

Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) was recently selected to receive a $1,000 grant as part…

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FAQs About Paying for Mental Health Care

Getting mental health care can be complicated and expensive. If your loved one is already…

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Joe Kennedy III to Speak about the U.S. Mental Health Crisis at Oct. 21 Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/12/22 Waltham, MA — Nonprofit Families for Depression Awareness is proud to…

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Genetic Testing for Mental Health Treatment: Resources

You may have questions about genetic testing for mental health treatment. Here are some additional…

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What Can Help Caregivers Deal with Burnout?

Caregivers of people living with depression or bipolar disorder often experience caregiver burnout. In this…

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6 Strategies for Managing Back To School Anxiety

You know it’s August when the “Back-to-School” sale commercials flood your screens. Some kids cannot…

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Overcoming Challenges of Bipolar Disorder: Resources

People living with bipolar disorder can experience mood swings, mania, depression, and impulsivity. Caregivers may…

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Erin Walczykowski, Hope for Families Facing the Extremes of Bipolar Disorder

As part of our Overcoming Challenges of Bipolar Disorder educational series, we interviewed Erin Walczykowski,…

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Erin Walczykowski, Involving Family Caregivers in Bipolar Disorder Treatment

As part of our Overcoming Challenges of Bipolar Disorder educational series, we interviewed Erin Walczykowski,…

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3 Things You Should Know about Black Teen Mental Health

Sounding the Alarm We have good reason to be concerned about Black teen mental health….

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Using Technology in Treatment

Thanks to recent advances, people living with mood or behavioral disorders have access to treatment…

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Three Ways Men Can Decrease Stress and Promote Mental Health Through Self-Maintenance

The terms “self-maintenance” and “self-care” are tossed around a lot. Yet too often promotion of…

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