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More Than Mood: A Depression Symptoms Toolkit for Families and Caregivers
Depression affects more than just mood. Depression can interfere with one’s ability to think clearly,…
Finding a New Life After Postpartum Depression: LaTonya’s Family Story
LaTonya, shortly after giving birth to baby Darrin LaTonya was induced at 39 weeks. “Once…
Advice for Getting Through a Manic Episode: Natalie’s Story
This article features personal advice from a Families for Depression Awareness volunteer’s lived experience. To…
Families Stories of Going Through Depression Treatment
Depression treatment can be a difficult path for families to navigate. Our family stories about…
Jessie and Steve—Healing as a Family from Pain and Teen Self-Injury
Jessie, 18, has big goals. She’s spending her time working at a local gym, volunteering…
Doug
Doug, age 50, has been learning to live and cope with hard-to-treat depression (also known…
Becky and Joe
If you’d like to hear Becky share her story, click this link to watch her…
Catava
Catava felt very different from others growing up with dark, negative thoughts and overreacting to…
Ronnie
By Dawna Roberts Ronnie’s wife has been living with hard-to-treat depression, which Ronnie describes as…
My Parents Ended Their Lives: Learning from Our Story During National Suicide Prevention Month
My parents were two of the people I least expected to ever end their own…
A Message for Families from an Attempt Survivor: Danielle’s Story
When I woke up in the hospital in June of 2018, I promised myself that…