Podcast Episodes

What to Say to Someone with Depression: Real Messages That Offer Hope and Support

When someone you love is living with depression, one of the biggest fears is saying the wrong thing.

Should you offer advice?

Try to cheer them up?

Remi…

15 hours ago

Life After Suicide Loss: Finding Hope, Healing, and Joy Again

Ten years after losing her 24-year-old son Richard to suicide, Ann Marie Farino wants other suicide loss survivors to know something she once believe…

1 week ago

What to Do If Your Friend Is Suicidal: A Teen's Guide to Getting Help and Saving a Life

What would you do if your best friend told you they were thinking about suicide—and begged you not to tell anyone?

For many teenagers, this isn't a hy…

2 weeks ago

Teen Suicide Prevention: How to Respond When Your Child Talks About Suicide

When a teenager tells a parent they're thinking about suicide, it's one of the most frightening conversations a family can face.

How do you respond wi…

3 weeks ago

How to Help a Suicidal Teen: Why Kids Don't Tell Their Parents They're Struggling

One of the greatest fears many parents have is learning that their child was struggling—and never told them.

Why do so many teenagers share suicidal t…

4 weeks ago

LGBTQ+ Depression: Coming Out, Mental Health, and Finding Hope Through Authenticity

"How are you?"

Instead of giving the automatic answer—"Fine"—Nick paused.

Then he said something most of us rarely admit:

"Actually, I've been really st…

1 month ago

Part 2: How to Stay Productive with Depression: 5 Practical Strategies for Work and Burnout

When depression affects your concentration, confidence, or energy, staying productive can feel like a constant battle with yourself.

But working harde…

1 month, 1 week ago

Part 1: How to Get Things Done When You're Depressed: Overcoming Lack of Motivation and Getting Started

When depression steals your motivation, even the smallest task can feel impossible.

Getting out of bed. Answering an email. Folding laundry. Starting …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

How to Ask for Help with Depression: Finding Support, Therapy, and Hope

Hundreds of thousands of people know Shannon for making them laugh.

Her videos have gone viral. Her social media is full of humor, energy, and outrage…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Complex PTSD Recovery: From Suicidal Thoughts to Healing, Hope, and Self-Worth

Nearly a decade ago, Davey shared one of the darkest depression stories we've ever featured on Giving Voice to Depression. He was living with relentl…

1 month, 4 weeks ago