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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…

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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…

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Families Stories of Going Through Depression Treatment

Depression treatment can be a difficult path for families to navigate. Our family stories about…

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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…

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Doug

Doug, age 50, has been learning to live and cope with hard-to-treat depression (also known…

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Becky and Joe

If you’d like to hear Becky share her story, click this link to watch her…

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Catava

Catava felt very different from others growing up with dark, negative thoughts and overreacting to…

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Rose

Rose is a powerhouse of inspiration. She is the caregiver of a loved one who…

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Ronnie

By Dawna Roberts Ronnie’s wife has been living with hard-to-treat depression, which Ronnie describes as…

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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…

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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…

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Miguel’s Story: A Caregiver Interview

Miguel and Danielle Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA): How much did you know about mental…

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