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FFDA Teen Speaker Chosen for a 2019 Myra Kraft Community Award

We are incredibly proud that one of our longest-serving Teen Speakers, Elizabeth Keeling, was chosen…

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Interning with Families for Depression Awareness: Elaina Pevide

Elaina Pevide, Programs Intern My discovery of Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) happened by chance….

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NPR (National Public Radio) Piece on Anger and Depression Features Families for Depression Awareness

People living with depression and their family members know that anger and irritability are symptoms…

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Still in the Giving Spirit? Support Our Programs in 2019

Donate Now https://www.familyaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/January-2019-Message-about-Giving.mp4  

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Teen Speakers Explore the “Many Faces of Our Mental Health” Exhibit

On Saturday, January 27, 2018, seven of our Teen Speakers and six Families for Depression…

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On #GivingTuesday, Read How Your Gifts Impact Young Men Like Me

Aaron encourages other young men to be fearless when it comes to addressing their mental…

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Natalie Litton Brings Hope and Discovery to FFDA Annual Event

By Kurt Morris, November 14, 2017 As a volunteer who believes in the work of…

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Volunteer Spotlight: College Athletes “Knockout Depression” on Campus

How do you address mental illness among college athletes? Devan and a group of athletes…

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Partnering with NextGoodThing— a New Voice in Mental Health Education

At Families for Depression Awareness, we are always looking for opportunities to bring family caregivers…

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More Than Mood Toolkit Press Release

Don, interviewed for his family story. For Immediate Release April 04, 2017 Families for Depression…

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Honoring My Mother By Helping Families

  Meet Rachel, a volunteer with Families for Depression Awareness. In her own words, Rachel…

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Strides Against Stigma

Since 2001, Families for Depression Awareness has been facing the stigma of mood disorders head…

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