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How Early Intervention Impacted My Life

"My honesty and perseverance about how I was feeling allowed me to seek help early, and I am now flourishing."

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7 Myths About Pediatric Depression

Depression can be just as real for kids as it is for adults. Here are some common myths about childhood depression and ways we can...

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How My Latina Identity Holds Hands with My Depression

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My Faith Saved Me

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Q&A with NIMH Director Dr. Josh Gordon

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I’m a Mental Health Professional, and I Understand

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Getting My Son the Help He Needed

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The Only Option: Seeking Help

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Learning to See My Depression and Anxiety as a Gift

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Mental Illness Should Not Be a Secret

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Learning to Take Care of Myself

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Using Humor as a Coping Tool

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How Hiking Helps My Depression

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Beyond the Baby Blues: Depression During and After Pregnancy

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Even If You Are a Professional

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Don’t Invalidate My Depression

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3 Ways to Address Your Depression with Your Partner

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Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression

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Things Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Mental Illness

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5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health

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Here’s What People Get Wrong About Depression

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How Being Hospitalized Changed My Perception of Mental Illness

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