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A Better Life: The Story of Claudia Sanders

Diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and an eating disorder, Claudia Sanders was fighting some dark battles. Her depression made it hard to function in�

From Darkness to Light: Reid’s Second Chance at Life Thanks to ECT at BOBÌåÓý

Reid Schreiber lived in a state of darkness for 15 years, his depression consuming him. The mental toll affected his physical health as well. Despite various�

When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered

March 7, 2023

Authored by John B. Williamson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of FloridaThe news that Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania�

BOBÌåÓý first in Florida to earn National Network of Depression Centers designation

June 20, 2018

The University of Florida’s Mood Disorders Program, spearheaded by the department of psychiatry at UF’s College of Medicine, was recently named a center of�

Take the Pledge: Learn About Mental Illness

This year, Oct. 1�7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on mental illness and replace stigma with hope. Each year we fight stigma,�

5 Must-Read Mental Health Awareness Books

1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year. These adults are friends, mothers and fathers and spouses. They work beside you and bag�

6 Suicide Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Nearly 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year. Each suicide affects at least 6 other people, including family members, close friends, and the individual’s�