The Bottomless Pit Isn’t the End — It’s Where Comebacks Begin The Bottomless Pit Rock bottom is never where anyone plans to end up—but for too many homeless or depressed teens, it becomes their daily reality. It’s the place where…
Can You Recognize the First Signs Before It’s Too Late? Can You Tell the First Sign of Depression? One of the earliest signs of depression—especially in teens—is a deep feeling of hopelessness. This can be difficult for parents and caregivers…
False Beliefs About Mental Illness in the African American Community Debunking the Illusion There’s a persistent and harmful myth that mental illness—especially depression—is a “White people’s problem.” But sadness and despair do not discriminate. They affect people of all ages,…
What Every Parent Needs to Know Before It’s Too Late Do You Know If Your Teen Is Depressed—Or Just Sad? Many parents confuse sadness with depression, but the two are very different.While sadness comes and goes with life’s challenges, depression…
Clinical Depression affects 1 out of 5 teens — is your child one of them? What Is Clinical Depression in Teens? Clinical depression affects as many as 1 in 5 teenagers—but many cases go undiagnosed and untreated.According to recent studies:…