2011 National Conference Agenda
The DBSA 2011 National Conference offers consumers, family, friends, and health care providers three unforgettable, uplifting days filled with peer-centered keynote presentations and renowned mental health experts and educators, best-selling authors, and innovative advocates.
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Schedule at a Glance
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Chapter Leadership Forum (CLF)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-Conference Institute
Living Well: Practical Strategies for Living Your Best Life
Presenter: TBA
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-Conference Institute
Winning at Work: Succeeding at Work in an Unstable Economic Climate
Presenter: Karen Fuqua
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Conference Check-In/Registration
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pre-Conference Institute
Staying Alive from the Inside Out: Effectively Managing Suicidal Ideation
Presenter: Susan Blauner
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Conference Orientation
For 1st-time Attendees or anyone seeking tips on how to make the most of their conference experience!
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conference Meet & Greet
FREE with Registration.
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
7:30 PM - 8:15 AM
Morning Exercise
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Conference Check-In/Registration
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Exhibits Open
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Conference Opening and Keynote Presentation
Presenter: Patty Duke
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Klermen Awards & Ask the Doctor
Gerald L. Klerman Senior Investigator Award: Mark Bauer, M.D.
Gerald L. Klerman Young Investigator Award: Roy Perlis, M.D., M.Sc.
Q&A Moderator: Greg Simon, M.D., M.P.H.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Travel Break and Beverage Service
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Conference Breakouts (choose 1 of 5)
Presenters TBA
Educational Session (4)
Peer Roundtable
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Presidents Lunch Benefit with Special Guest, Patty Duke
(Purchase ticket with registration.)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Conference Lunch
FREE with Saturday only or FULL conference registration.
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Conference Breakouts (choose 1 of 5)
Presenters TBA
Educational Session (3)
Relaxation Session
Peer Roundtable
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Travel & Exhibits Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Conference Breakouts (choose 1 of 5)
Presenters TBA
Educational Session (4)
Peer Roundtable
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Travel & Exhibits Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Keynote and Daily Wrap-up
Presenter: Susan Blauner
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
DBSA Support Groups (Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Family, Peer Clinicians & 2nd Disability)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Start a DBSA Support Group Workshop
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stand-Up Comedy Show
Hosted by: David Granirer
(Purchase ticket with registration.)
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Morning Exercise
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Conference Check-In/Registration
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibits Open
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Announcements & Keynote
Presenter: Laura Burke
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Travel Break
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Conference Breakouts (choose 1 of 5)
Presenters: TBA
Educational Session (3)
Relaxation Session
Peer Roundtable
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Travel Break
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Keynote and Conference Close
Presenter: Clarence Jordan
12:30 PM: CONFERENCE CLOSES
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