DBSA e-Update May 2008: Events & Programs
You Spoke, We Listened—New Peer-Led Roundtables at Conference
Every year, you tell us that networking and sharing with peers, and learning from each other, are some of the most important benefits of our conferences. With this year’s theme, “The Power of Peers,” what better time to offer you more new ways to do that?
At the 2008 National Conference, we’re excited to offer you Power of Peers Roundtables. In these peer-led, small group discussions, network with peers from around the country, share knowledge and be creative. See what it’s like to have the Power of Peers on your side—the power of new friends, novel solutions and practical tools for a lifetime of wellness!
Empower yourself and others … Participate in one of these Power of Peers Roundtables at the DBSA 2008 National Conference:
Strategies for Depression
Explore the following topics related to depression.
- Confronting Symptoms of Depression
- Overcoming Everyday Problems
- Surviving Thoughts of Death and Suicide
- Managing Side Effects and Medication Changes
Strategies for Bipolar Disorder
Explore the following topics related to bipolar disorder.
- Confronting Symptoms of Depression, Hypomania and Mania
- Coping With Rapid Cycling and Mixed Episodes
- Surviving Thoughts of Death and Suicide
- Managing Side Effects and Medication Changes
Helping Others Help Us
Explore how we can help caregivers and loved ones help us.
- When and How to Ask for Help
- Planning for Emergencies
- Talking to Family Members and Friends
- Effective Disclosure to Employers
Communities of Support
Explore the delicate art of disclosing a mood disorder.
- The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Recovery
- Multiple Cultures, Multiple Strengths
- Pride & Prejudice: Recovery in the GLBT Community
- Life Lessons for Later Life
Strategies for Co-Occurring Conditions
Explore conditions that commonly co-exist with a mood disorder.
- Overcoming Insomnia and Other Sleep Disruptions
- Managing Physical Pain
- Resisting Sexual and Financial Impulsivity
- Substance Use Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
DBSA is #1--Help Us Win for Women's Health!
Your visits to DBSA's booth at the online Women's Health Expo have ranked us #1, with the most donations so far, out of 10 nonprofits! Thank you! Please keep clicking to keep us at the top!
Revolution Health will make a donation to DBSA for every person that visits our booth first at the online expo—with a possible total of $10,000 for the good of every woman’s health and wellness!
Visit us before May 31 to find a wealth of tools and information for women facing depression or bipolar disorder. All you have to do is visit this link, www.revolutionhealth.com/expo?msc=A64857, and be sure to enter DBSA’s booth first!
