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This space is intended as a helpful resource on depression-related topics for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers alike. Here, we share our learnings, insights, research and stories to bring awareness to these topics.

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Building A Bridge to Understanding Depression and Treatment

*This blog summarizes key points discussed during the May 2021 GeneSight Cares Webinar – Depression Disconnect: Building a Bridge to Understanding and Treatment The panel featured: Carson Felkel II, MD,…

Senior and her caregiver walk on a sunny day, showing how caregivers can play a meaningful role in helping manage depression symptoms.

How to Recognize Depression Symptoms in Seniors

You notice that your elderly relative or friend has withdrawn from activities they once loved. Or they have body odor or uncombed hair. Or maybe they’ve lost weight or are…

Seniors meeting for a mental health support group.

How to Find Treatment Options for Geriatric Depression

It can be incredibly difficult to go through the many new challenges that come with getting older. Facing the loss of your spouse, family, and friends can be heartbreaking. Watching…

Hispanic woman in wheelchair receives hug from family caregiver.

Stress Relief Methods for Family Caregivers

Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding and meaningful experience. However, the day in and day out of taking care of someone who is unwell also can be…

LGBTQ+ Youth and Mental Health

Results of the Trevor Project’s third annual National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health were released. After the past year, it will come as no surprise that LGBTQ+ youth are…

Man walking alone on country road towards sunset, illustrating importance of men’s mental health.

How Men’s Mental Health has been Disrupted during COVID-19

“It’s a lonely man Who wanders all around It’s a lonely man Who roams from town to town Searchin’, always searchin’ For something he can’t find Hopin’, always hopin’ That…