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Xavier and Cory — Depression in the Family

Xavier and Cory know the crippling pain of losing a child to suicide. Both have…

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

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

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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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Greg Stiemsma

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

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Ashley with mom, Lucy

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

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Cassandra with her mother

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

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Michael and Family

By the middle of his junior year Michael was finding it nearly impossible to get…

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Barbara with son, Michael

Barbara is on a mission of hope. After losing her eighteen year old son Michael…

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Allyson

An artistic and outgoing child, Allyson recalls that she was about 13 years old when…

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Support in the Midst of Teen Depression: Aaron’s Thoughts

I have always loved language, and I wholeheartedly believe in the power of adjectives. They capture…

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