How to Tell Your Parents You’re Depressed: Tips for Teens, Young Adults & College Students
For many teens and young adults, one of the hardest steps in seeking help is simply saying the words: “I think I’m depressed.” Fear of being dismissed, judged, or misunderstood keeps countless young p...
25 Aug 202016min
Recognizing Depression in Children: Signs Parents Should Never Ignore
How do you know if your child’s irritability, tummy aches, or withdrawal from friends might actually be signs of depression in children? In this powerful conversation, mental health professional Susan...
18 Aug 202018min
Living with Depression: John on Stigma, Self-Medication, and Finding Real Help
What does depression really feel like? For John, it feels like an attack in his own voice — a relentless, negative inner monologue determined to erase his self-worth. In this deeply moving conversatio...
11 Aug 202016min
Living with Depression and a Racing Mind: Mindfulness and ACT Strategies to Find Calm
How do you deal with depression when your mind won’t stop racing? In this episode, Dr. Steven C. Hayes — founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — shares practical tools for calming intrusi...
4 Aug 202021min
Bipolar Disorder Explained: Misconceptions, Treatment, and Life Beyond Stigma
Too often, stigma and misunderstanding keep people living with bipolar disorder in silence and shame. In this episode, mental health advocate Michelle Yang shares her powerful journey from misdiagnosi...
28 Juli 202016min
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Stigma: A Personal Story of Struggle and Strength
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we sit down with Michelle Yang, who courageously shares her journey of living with depression and bipolar disorder while growing up in an immigrant famil...
21 Juli 202014min
Healthcare Workers and Trauma: Coping with Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll on frontline workers — not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. Nurses, doctors, chaplains, and caregivers have carried the burden of loss,...
14 Juli 202021min
How to Deal with Depression and Anxiety When Returning to Work After Working from Home
How do you deal with depression and anxiety when returning to work after working from home? For many, going back to the workplace after months of shutdowns has stirred more than routine — it’s brought...
7 Juli 202019min
