As we welcome the holiday season and the many festivities that will overtake our calendars, we should also tackle the difficult conversation of seasonal depression. To bring awareness to seasonal affective disorder or SAD, we should also focus on major depression and how it can affect individuals every day of the year. Starting this series, October highlights the importance of identifying depressive signs within ourselves and those around us.
"About 15.5% of U.S. adults experience major depressive disorder in a given year." - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Depression stems from varying factors and is often developed by a mix of these factors. According to NAMI, trauma, genetics, life circumstances such as financial status, living situation, or personal loss can contribute to depression. Brain changes, medical conditions, and substance abuse can also contribute to depression. source
Depression appears in different ways as some may show signs while others may not show signs at all. It is important to provide the right support for those surrounding us, letting them know they have someone to lean on.
Facts to know
Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the US. source
Call to Action
Support friends, family, and colleagues
Identify coping skills that prioritize you!
*this is for informational purposes only, it is not a substitute for professional advice*
More ways to help!
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to someone demonstrating signs of a mental health and substance use challenge. We provide MHFA classes to those who sign up and are willing to learn more about helping those around you. Stay updated on our MHFA news and upcoming events!
Check out our self expression center!
R2R Drumming
Experiential drumming can help participants express themselves, collaborate, communicate, and increase awareness of self and others.
Rap/Spoken word/Slam poetry
Increasing self-awareness by expressing emotional content to audience members. Helps regulate emotions. Stay tuned for 2026 workshops
Songwriting
Taking musical elements to elevate the self-expression experience without the need of verbal communication. Stay tuned for 2026 workshops.
Free weekly drum event that cultivates creativity and helps release stress built up during the week. We strive to create an environment that is fun and liberating for our audience which helps promote self-expression and self-care.
When?
Oct 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where?
Cedar Hill, 310 E Parkerville Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, USA
Tai Chi in the Park
Ready to practice self-care?
When?
Every first Saturday of the month! From 8 am to 9 am
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Every Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm (October 14 - Nov 11)
Where?
Signature Park in Cedar Hill, 590 N Cedar Hill Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, USA
From us to you!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and donated to our cause throughout this North Texas Giving Day season! With your help we raised over $5,000 to support our mental health first aid (MHFA) and self-expression programs for adults and teens in under resourced communities!
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