Tips and Tools

“Four simple words…I suffer from depression”

July 12, 2013 By Kathryn 1 Comment

I recently came across this video of Kevin Breel speaking to a group of people at a recent TED-X conference and was blown away by his poignant account of whatContinue Reading

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Stories from the Field

July 3, 2013 By Kathryn Leave a Comment

Americans across the country are getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July holiday tomorrow, a holiday all about the human spirit and a renewal of #HOPE. So it seemedContinue Reading

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In this light, I bring you Field for Hope

June 21, 2013 By Kathryn 1 Comment

When someone suffers from depression the effects ripple out to those they love. I can still remember the moment. As I was getting ready for an upcoming weekend visit toContinue Reading

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Dogs Teaching Humans Teaching Kids to Read

August 18, 2010 By ifredorg Leave a Comment

http://ifredorg.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/dogs-teaching-adults-how-to-teach-kids-to-read/ Posted via email from iFred

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Fantastic Q&A on Exercise and Depression

August 9, 2010 By ifredorg 3 Comments

Our wonderful advisory board member, Kirsten Straughan, was kind enough to let iFred present to the students in UIC’s Human Nutrition program, preparing students to become registered dieticians. Students interested in volunteeringContinue Reading

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Support During Suicide, Feeling Passionate Grief, and Finding Hope

August 2, 2010 By ifredorg 1 Comment

A friend of mine told me today she lost her friend’s father to suicide. It was completely unexpected. Why, she asks? How did we not know? How does this happen?Continue Reading

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