Meet Our Community

At its heart, Depression Connections is a community of individuals looking to connect and support one another through periods of crisis and moments of triumph. Below you'll find bios and profiles for our expert patients. Add your own and get to know the community.

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Meet Christopher Lukas
Meet writer, director and Expert Patient Christopher Lukas, who brings years of knowledge and experience to the MyDepressionConnection community.
Meet Deborah Gray, Depression Expert Patient
Web producer, mother and expert patient shares her experiences and expertise with MyDepressionConnection.
Meet Traci Richards
Traci Richards is a healthcare executive and co-founder of HealthCue. She can help you navigate the through the health care system.

Meet Stephen M. Schuster, Jr., Esq.
Steve Schuster is a health care attorney and co-founder of HealthCue. He can help you navigate through the healthcare system.
Meet Dr. Christos Ballas, Depression Expert
Dr. Ballas has joined the My Depression team to answer your pressing depression questions. Email them to us!
Meet Rick Wirtz, Psychologist
Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz, a psychologist who specializes in providing coping strategies for patients, families and caregivers.
Meet Emily at MyDepressionConnection.com
Emily is your go-to person for questions, support and finding out what's new at My-Depression.com.
Read Deborah's Blog
Get a glimpse into Deborah's thoughts, insights and humor as she copes with depression, treatment and leading a full life at the same time.
Join the Depression Connections Community
Upload your profile, share your story and connect with other members.