Suicide Prevention and Awareness: A Grieving Mother Speaks Out After Loss
When Patty Kijawa’s teenage son Jack died by suicide, her world was shattered. Through unimaginable grief, she has found the strength to speak openly—hoping her family’s story might save another. In t...
18 Feb 201913min
Losing a Child to Suicide: A Mother’s Story of Grief, Love, and Mental Health Awareness
When Patty Kajawa lost her teenage son Jack to suicide, her world changed forever. Jack was funny, kind, and deeply loved—but like so many living with depression, he hid his pain behind a mask. In thi...
12 Feb 201915min
What Depression Really Feels Like: Symptoms, Misconceptions, and Paths to Recovery
Depression is more than just “feeling sad.” It changes how you think, move, sleep, eat, and connect with others. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Anita Sands helps us break through the most common my...
5 Feb 201916min
Elderly Mental Health and Depression: Stories of Aging, Stigma, and Support
Depression in older adults is often misunderstood or dismissed as a “normal” part of aging. But the reality is, late-life depression is common, underdiagnosed, and too often left untreated. In this he...
29 Jan 201912min
Childhood Depression: Warning Signs and When to Seek Help
Depression doesn’t just affect adults—it can begin in childhood, often going unnoticed until years later. In this episode, Sally looks back at her own childhood and shares how her early signs of depre...
22 Jan 201918min
Mental Health Podcast Highlights: Real Stories of Depression and Hope
In this special “Season Seven in Review” episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Bridget and Terry reflect on the most powerful moments from the past nine episodes. Each guest shared a unique perspecti...
15 Jan 201921min
How to Talk to Children About Depression: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health Conversations
Children are often more observant than we realize—they notice when a parent is struggling with depression or anxiety, even if no one names it. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, guest T.J....
8 Jan 201918min
What I Wish I Knew as a Teenager Struggling with Depression and Anxiety
In this powerful conversation, Charlotte Underwood reflects on her teenage years living with undiagnosed depression and anxiety. She opens up about the darkness she experienced, the resilience she did...
1 Jan 201920min
