Join YAC
We are looking to grow the Council. If you’re an individual aged 18-29 interested in the DBSA Young Adult Council, please contact YACmembership@DBSAlliance.org for more information.
Resources created by YAC
Recognizing early signs of a mood disorder
3 members of DBSA’s Young Adult Council share their early experiences with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, and explain how they found the right treatment.
Finding the right therapist
Finding the right therapist is no easy task. When you are not feeling your best, this can often feel insurmountable. You are not alone. This new series from the Young Adult Council will share the experiences of other DBSA community members who have been there, too.
Read Nak’s story
At home COVID resources for young adults
DBSA Young Adult Council members put together a list of resources, anchored in different dimensions of wellness, you can use to stay safe and healthy at home.
A conversation about mental health and well-being in college
DBSA Young Adult Council Member, Sonam Vyas, sat down with Professor and Director of Community Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Fred Rottnek, MD, to discuss navigating college life while living with a mental health condition.
Young Adult Council Members
Officers
Mary Jane (MJ) Coppock, Chair
New York, NY
Sonam Vyas, Vice Chair
St. Louis, MO
Olivia Eiler, Secretary
Bowling Green, KY
NaKeisha L.
Quaker Hill, CT
Sarah S.
New York, NY
Lauren Y.
New York, NY
Christine L.
Toledo, OH
Amy Rose
Long Island, NY
Jamie V.
Orlando, FL
Carlee M.
Boise, ID
Mason P.
San Diego, CA
See What We’re Up To!
The DBSA Young Adult Council is involved in a variety of projects including a Ask a Young Adult Questions and Answers page, a Podcast Series, an online support group, and more!
Featured Podcasts
