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By Arielle Cohen, Families for Depression Awareness Programs Manager Have you or your loved one ever been unhappy with something your therapist did or said? Maybe the therapist made a joke that didn’t sit right, focused on an area you didn’t want to in that session,...
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If you have decided that it’s time to find your own therapist, you have taken an important first step towards balancing your wellness with supporting your loved one. Realistically, the process for finding one may not be easy. From working with insurance to physically...
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Doug, age 50, has been learning to live and cope with hard-to-treat depression (also known as Treatment-Resistant Depression) for as long as he can remember. The severity and chronic nature of his mental health condition has led him to try multiple therapy and...
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Ever wonder who’s behind Families for Depression Awareness’ (FFDA) social media? FFDA works with talented student interns who help create engaging content for our families. Our amazing intern for this academic year, Kasey Sierra, attended our annual fall fundraiser...
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Rose is a powerhouse of inspiration. She is the caregiver of a loved one who lives with depression. She has discovered first-hand how difficult it can be to navigate the mental healthcare system to access services, especially for an older person on Medicare. Rose is...
by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Paying for Treatment
It’s Time to Get Ready for Open Enrollment! Families for Depression Awareness has prepared a set of resources to help you as you shop for a health insurance policy. If you get your insurance through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, get ready to renew or...
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