Preventing Teen Suicide: What Parents Can Learn From Abe’s Story
When 13-year-old Abby died by suicide, her family’s world shattered. Her father, Abe Goldberg, opens up about the painful reality of watching his daughter struggle with depression, self-harm, and suic...
11 Huhti 201710min
What Depression and Suicide Really Feel Like: Steve’s Survival Story of Hope
What does depression—and a suicide attempt—really feel like? Steve Austin knows firsthand. Raised in a conservative church, Steve hid decades of shame, trauma, and depression behind a “life of the par...
4 Huhti 201713min
Mental Health in Schools: How One Teacher Is Helping Kids Build Coping Skills
What if kids learned coping skills as early as first grade? Inspired by a Giving Voice to Depression story, Nina, a first-grade teacher, launched a mental health initiative in her school that teaches ...
31 Maalis 20176min
Ending the Stigma of Depression: The Power of Conversation and Support
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Terry and Bridget conclude their three-part series on stigma by asking: how would life be different if stigma were reduced? Through heartfelt stories and...
28 Maalis 20177min
Depression Stigma and Its Dangers: Why Talking About Mental Health Matters
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Terry and Bridget continue their three-part series on stigma. This second installment explores the consequences of depression stigma, from delayed treatm...
21 Maalis 20178min
Breaking Mental Health Stigma: Stories of Depression and Hope
Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to people getting the help they need for depression and other mental health conditions. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we explore how stigma ...
14 Maalis 20177min
Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Families: Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, and Healing
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Jose, a 27-year-old Pittsburgh actor and teacher, opens up about his journey through major depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. Raised in a cult...
10 Maalis 20179min
Supporting Loved Ones with Depression: The Emotional Toll of Empathy Fatigue
In this episode, we rebroadcast a moving conversation with Adele, who opens up about supporting her husband and daughter—both living with mental health challenges. Adele’s honest account reveals the p...
7 Maalis 201711min
