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12 Things Not to Say to People with Depression
Chances are, you know someone with depression – and you might have said something hurtful when you were trying to help them. Here’s what Marina Watanabe found out when she asked about the harmful comments people with depression get all too frequently.
Read MoreTeen Girls: Depression, Anger and Powerlessness
Growing up as a young girl in our society can feel pretty messed up – especially when what’s messed up is normalized. Dealing with that can lead to depression and anger.
Read MoreThis Is How Postpartum Depression Feels – And What It Takes to Overcome It
“I feel guilty admitting how miserable I am.” If you can relate to these stories, we hope you know that you’re not alone – and that there’s hope for healing the connection between you and your baby.
Read More5 Things to Do (And Not Do) to Support Someone with Depression
People with depression need folks around us who understand our illness and how best to interact with us. So here’s a guide on how to support a loved one with depression.
Read MoreThe Struggle Is Real: Explaining Depression to My Mother
As most parents want their children with depression to be happy, they too often focus on attempting to fix them rather than accepting them for who they are. This spoken word piece explains how this dynamic not only exacerbates the pain and isolation that accompanies depression and anxiety, it prevents parents from seeing their children as complete individuals.
Read MoreI Didn’t Know I Had Depression
Make no mistake: There is serious stigma around mental health. People are misinformed about what it is, how it’s caused, and how it can be treated. As a result, people are hesitant to consider seeking the help they need. Check out this video in which vlogger Marina Watanabe shares her story of how she came to terms with her depression and started to manage it.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Women Fighting Postpartum Depression
Women with PMADs persevere with grit and guts only the strongest of strong know. They didn’t sign up to experience depression or anxiety during or after childbirth, but have in their bones a power unsurpassed by most. Against all odds, and in the face of stigma, families that don’t understand, and providers who fail to ask, treat, or acknowledge symptoms, they fight.
Read MoreHow to Support a Loved One Who Is Dealing with Depression
When someone we love is depressed, we want to spring into action and make it better. Depression is taking them away from us, and our natural reaction is to help them. But depression does not simply go away. Their depression may affect you, but it is important to understand how to help, rather than hinder, their progress. The best thing we can do is support our loved one on their healing journey.
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Sadness: How to Tell If You Might Have Depression
Do you know how depression shows up? Misunderstandings of depression symptoms might have you miss some of these signs.
Read More5 Lessons Buffy Taught Me That Helped Me Survive Depression
“Our wounds don’t make us weak – they make us human.” Fiction can be more than just entertainment. Turns out Buffy the Vampire Slayer had some great mental health tips!
Read MoreHow Your ‘Tough Love’ Hurts People with Depression – And What to Do Instead
“Get over it. You have a great life!” Do you you’re helping by using “tough love” on a loved one with depression? This will help you find a more supportive approach.
Read MoreHere’s What Silence On Depression and Suicide is Doing to Black Communities
“I don’t have time to break down.” Can you relate to these stories of dealing with depression and suicide? Here’s what’s getting in the way of mental health support in black communities – with some ideas that can help.
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About Depression and Everyone Needs to Listen
When people publicly share their personal experiences of depression, I feel encouraged. I see fellow sufferers expressing gratitude that they no longer feel alone. But I often wonder if non-depressed people are even listening to this conversation. So I’m going to explain what depression is like based on my experience, and ask you to try to envision what the spiral feels like.
Read MoreGoing To Therapy Even Though People Don’t Believe in Depression or Shrinks
Many people who suffer from depression feel stigmatized for it. But depression is as real as broken bones and can be treated with therapy – if you learn to let it.
Read More4 Ways to Find Out If Your Partner Is Using Their Depression as an Excuse for Controlling Behavior
“Even if you’re the one whose feelings were hurt, you can’t stand to see your partner hate themselves so much.” This is really tough. Can you relate?
Read More5 Everyday Things You and Your Partner Can Do to Support Each Other When You Both Have Depression
We know it’s not easy, but these tips can be doable even on the hardest days. Have you found anything else that works?
Read More7 Things We Need to Stop Saying to People Taking Anti-Depressants
“#2: Anti-depressants should be a last resort.” It’s likely that you know someone on anti-depressants – so avoid this stigmatizing language.
Read More6 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Telling Depressed People to Lose Weight
Ever thought someone would be happier if they just lost weight? Here’s why that thinking is so often misguided – and how you can help someone who’s depressed instead.
Read MoreWhy ‘Have You Been Diagnosed?’ Can Be a Hurtful Question
After Marina Watanabe made a video about depression, someone asked if she’s been diagnosed. We’re glad she came back with this smart answer on what this question gets wrong.
Read More5 Ways Mental Illness Labels Have Helped Me
When this author was diagnosed with a mental illness, she felt something you might not expect: relief. So instead of criticizing someone for using mental illness labels, find out how they can be helpful.
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