PTSD and Depression: What Caregivers Need to Know
Upcoming Livestream
Airing Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET
Join us for a live discussion where mental health professionals will help you recognize the signs of PTSD, understand how it differs from depression, and learn practical ways to support your loved one’s journey toward healing. Our specialists will share evidence-based strategies for creating a supportive environment that encourages seeking professional help while maintaining trust and open communication.
A place to learn
At Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA), we focus on the families of people living with depression or bipolar disorder ("mood disorders"), equipping family caregivers with education and training so they can provide effective, constructive support to their loved ones.
Mood disorders affect everyone in a family, not only those with the diagnosis. Each family member should be able to have their needs identified and addressed.
In addition to passing along a higher likelihood of having a mood disorder, parents living with a mood disorder can find it hard to engage with their children, take care of household chores, do their work, and sometimes even to get out of bed.
Family caregivers risk wearing themselves out as they help their loved one seek treatment, manage the household and the family, and try to keep a roof over their heads.
Since our beginning, we have shared family stories to help caregivers feel like they are not alone, show that families can address mood disorders together, inspire hope, and dispel stigma. Each year, we add to our library of honest and inspiring accounts of families facing the challenges of mood disorders and suicide.
Practical Strategies for Supporting Mom Through Postpartum Depression
Recorded Livestream
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Join us for a live panel discussion featuring an experienced clinician and doula who will guide you through practical strategies for supporting mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Our specialists will share invaluable insights on recognizing warning signs, accessing vital mental health resources, and creating a nurturing environment that promotes healing and recovery.
Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work
Recorded Webinar
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In this webinar, you’ll learn concrete tools and techniques to help your teen manage depression effectively. Our presenter, Amy Mezuliz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want.” Dr. Mezulis will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. These aren’t just theoretical concepts, they’re hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support your teen’s mental health.
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Loved Ones as They Wait for Mental Health Care
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Our webinar, “Bridging the Gap: Supporting Loved Ones as They Wait for Mental Health Care”, tackles pressing questions head-on. Led by Emily Kline, PhD, clinical psychologist and an expert in Motivational Interviewing, this session will equip you with practical strategies to provide meaningful support to your loved ones as they await professional care.
Providing Mental Health Support Through Collaborative Conversations
Recorded Livestream
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In our upcoming expert interview, Dr. Bukky Kolawole, a licensed clinical psychologist, will share powerful motivational interviewing techniques that can help you better support your loved one’s mental health. Learn evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful dialogue, build trust, and encourage positive change.