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,…
Simone Biles Proves the Importance of Mental Health
Early last week, the most decorated American gymnast, Simone Biles, pulled out of both the…
Yes, High Achievers Can Have Depression and Anxiety, Too
On Monday, May 31, 2021, top-ranked tennis pro Naomi Osaka took to Twitter to announce…
Nationwide Poll Shows Most People with Depression Feel Misunderstood
More than 80% of people living with depression say life would be easier if others…
Oprah’s Meghan and Harry Interview: The Critical Role of Spouses in Preventing Suicides
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2017. Photo Credit: Mark Jones. Millions of us…
4 Pieces of Advice for Parents of Suicidal Teens
Child psychiatrists Nancy Rappaport, MD, and Meredith Gansner, MD, recently co-authored an article entitled “More…
10 Helpful Ways You Can Manage Family Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is often filled with fun and family, but it can also be…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Phelps, and Mariah Carey: Celebrities Speaking Out about Depression and Bipolar Disorder
By Kurt Morris Accounts of celebrities struggling with mental health conditions have often only been…
Depression on the Rise Worldwide, says WHO
The total estimated number of people living with depression worldwide increased by 18.4% between 2005…
Teen Depression Is On The Rise. What Can We Do? [delete part re guides]
Depression in teenagers is rising at alarming rates: between 2011 and 2014, the percentage of…
