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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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Depression can affect more than just your mood

Monica and her mother have always been close, though they butted heads during Monica’s formative…

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Depression on the Rise Worldwide, says WHO

The total estimated number of people living with depression worldwide increased by 18.4% between 2005…

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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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Lyn

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

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David Guterson and wife, Robin

Novelist David Guterson has had many successes in life. His bestselling 1994 book, “Snow Falling…

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Jenny

I’m a 32-year-old teacher and I live with my partner and two young children. I discovered…

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Vivian

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

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Greg Stiemsma

Greg Stiemsma grew up in Wisconsin where his skill and commanding 6’11’’ stature made him…

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Alexandra, daughter of William Styron

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

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In 8th grade, Ashley appeared to have it all: she was a popular, a straight-A…

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Doris

People may assume a famous name and wealth guarantee a ticket to Easy Street. But…

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