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May 12, 2017

What You Can Do to Support LGBTQ+ Youth at Risk of Depression and Suicide

Last week, Families for Depression Awareness broadcast our Teen Depression Webinar, now available to watch…

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May 2, 2017

Resources for addressing 13 Reasons Why

Netflix recently released a controversial television series. Based on Jay Asher’s #1 New York Times…

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April 4, 2017

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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March 27, 2017

Chris, 45, dysthymia, and wife, Jill

A rough start in life Growing up, Chris saw substance abuse and mood disorders on…

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May 26, 2016

Lyn

Lyn’s first experience with major depression came when she was a single mother of three…

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May 26, 2016

Vivian

Depression has been part of my family for most of my life. I lost both…

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May 26, 2016

Alexandra, daughter of William Styron

Looking back, Alexandra Styron can see that her father, novelist William Styron, likely suffered depression…

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May 26, 2016

Cassandra with her mother

Cassandra was in the seventh grade when she first experienced major depression. “I was in…

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May 26, 2016

William and Rose Styron

William Styron (1925-2006), well-known author of Sophie’s Choice, first experienced major depression at age 60….

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May 26, 2016

Nell Casey

Nell Casey, editor of Unholy Ghost, was only 16 years old when her sister Maud…

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May 26, 2016

Missy, Bill, and Katherine

Although Missy struggled with bouts of depression since childhood, she resisted taking medication. She finally…

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May 13, 2016

Bill, Nancy, and Ally

From the time Ally was nine months old, her parents Bill and Nancy knew that…

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