Mental Health Information
Getting a diagnosis for depression -- or any mental illness -- is no easy task,
but getting validation and treatment can be a great relief.
The hard part for many people is telling family, friends, and other loved ones
about the diagnosis, given the prevalence of stigma and ignorance in regards
to mental illness. It's important that you take the disclosure process seriously,
and protect yourself. The good news is you have control over who you tell. The
following advice will also help you if you're the caregiver, partner, parent,
or friend of someone with a mental illness