“Every 14 minutes depression claims another one of our family members, our friends. How can we tolerate that?”
Depression affects over 300 million people worldwide—including individuals diagnosed with “Major Depressive Disorder” and its “related mood disorders including bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, anxiety disorder and suicide.” Depression touches everyone, and it’s especially personal for Fishers Finery’s Cofounder and COO Craig Barnell. He grew up in a household affected by mind-brain illness. His mother lived with manic depression and bipolar disorder. His sister, Traci, also fought a lifelong battle with mental illness and addiction. Tragically, she died on July 4, 2020, at only 44 years old.
Her passing inspired Barnell to seek out the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) and reignited his passion for mental health advocacy. Through our partnership, Fishers Finery will donate 20% of every Organic Silk Pillowcase purchase to help discover new medications, treatments, and prevention of depression.
HDRF is an essential organization that was started in 2006 by Audrey Gruss.
Audrey Gruss started the Hope for Depression Research Foundation in 2006 for two reasons. One, to honor her late mother, Hope, who suffered from clinical depression, and two, to accelerate the rate of depression research and breakthroughs. Since the late 1980s, when SSRI antidepressants first became widely prescribed, all common SSRI medications are based on the same basic formula. It’s no wonder “over 50% of patients with major depression do not respond to existing treatments.”
For nearly 20 years, Gruss and HDRF have worked tirelessly to secure funding for “the most advanced neuroscience research” to discover the root causes, new treatments, and effective prevention of depression. “Today, with its cutting edge, accelerated research, HDRF is bringing hope and help to all those touched by depression.”
Through our partnership with HDRF, Fishers Finery will donate 20% of every 25 Momme 100% Organic Silk Pillowcase purchase to help discover new medications, treatments, and prevention of depression.
“The loss of my sister’s life doesn’t have to stop with such a sad story. If you would help use raise money for the Hope for Depression Foundation...her life would not have been in vain.” Craig Barnell
Why are we donating silk pillowcase sales?
Silk helps you get the best quality sleep possible. It wicks away moisture—keeping you dry, comfortable, and asleep. Did you know the quality of your sleep affects your mental health? “Not getting enough sleep or poor-quality sleep can increase risk for mental health disorders...And there is now robust evidence similarly supporting that sleep is critical to...our mental health,” Dr. Elizabeth Blake Zakarin, Columbia University professor and clinical psychologist.
HDRF Depression Task Force member Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, agrees. “During the sleep cycle, memories are broken down, recrystallized, and restored. This gives us insight. Your brain actually solves problems while you sleep.” Getting good sleep every night really does promote a healthy brain. With your silk pillowcase purchase, you improve your sleep and brain health and help fund depression research and treatment.
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Why Mental Health Is Personal to Us: Help Us End Depression While Improving Your Sleep
