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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, June 6 - 10 2022.

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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The Case for Including Family Members in Shared Decision Making

In the NES Program at University of Colorado Health, a six-month program combining neurology and…

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Women’s Mental Health Expert Interview: Jillian Baker, DrPH

As part of our Women’s Mental Health Educational Series, we are presenting expert opinions on…

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Marelin Vergara Dost, LICSW.

Women’s Mental Health Expert Interview: Marelin Dost, LICSW

As part of our Women’s Mental Health Educational Series, we are presenting expert opinions on…

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Nichelle Foster

Women’s Mental Health Expert Interview: Nichelle Foster, MMFT

As part of our Women’s Mental Health Educational Series, we are presenting expert opinions on…

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Kristi Horner

Another Resource for Caregivers! An Interview with Kristi Horner, Founder of Courage to Caregivers

By Denise Brady Supporting someone with mental illness is a long, winding and challenging journey…

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Regina King and Ian Alexandder Jr.

Regina King Loses Her Son to Suicide: What It Means for Us Black Moms

By Valerie Cordero, Co-Executive Director, Families for Depression Awareness Photo: Ian Alexander, Jr. and mom,…

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Take the Depression and Bipolar Test

Families for Depression Awareness’ Depression and Bipolar Test may be the right tool for you….

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Caregiver Myths Debunked: Caregiving to Someone Living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Who is a “caregiver” and what does the role really entail? We’re debunking three common…

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Love and Support from the Drive-Thru: How Fast Food Helped My Family Connect Through My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

By Brad Brennan, FFDA Volunteer I have a heavily-guarded secret that I only reveal to…

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