Depression Awareness: What Parents of Teens Should Know
We spoke with Dr. Matt Ruble about the importance of depression screening, diagnosis, and treatment…
My Teen with Depression Won’t Go to School. What Do I Do?
Have you been dreading the return to school with your teen? We have some advice…
Breaking Through Depression: 4 Tips for Strengthening Communication with Your Teen
Adolescence is often a confusing time for both our young people and their caregivers. It…
Is it Time to Find a New Therapist for Your Teenager? Five Questions to Answer
Mental health counseling is a crucial part of treating mood disorders, so a therapist-client relationship…
How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Mental Health
A Post for Teens and Young Adults Talking to your parents or any adult about…
5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Open Up About Their Mental Health
Mary Fristad, Ph.D., ABPP Many parents find it challenging to get their kids to talk…
FamilyAwareTeens Instagram Links
Learn how teens and young adults can get involved! How to Talk to Your Parents…
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…
Kicking Off the School Year with Peer-to-Peer Teen Events About Depression in Massachusetts
We are excited to share that Families for Depression Awareness recently received a grant award from…
Let’s Talk About Loneliness and Young Adult Mental Health
Loneliness has received a lot of press over the past few years. A 2018 study…
Questions About Teen Depression
Do you have questions about teen depression? Elizabeth and Danielle, a mother and daughter from…
6 Ways to Cope with School Stress for You and Your Child or Teen
By Nicola Smith, October 26, 2017 Now that the rush of back to school season…