DBSA creates I’m Living Proof, a collection of inspiring stories from adults who’ve found their way to wellness, created for tweens and teens experiencing early signs of mood disorders.
Category: Timeline Stories
DBSA’s Wellness Tracker is named Bipolar App of the Year by Healthline Magazine.
In the first-ever congressional briefing initiated entirely by people living with mood disorders, DBSA meets with members of the U.S. Congress to share key findings on the value of peer support. The briefing is also the first session of its kind that focuses fully on peer support as a vital resource for recovery and long-term wellness.
DBSA teams up with Support Groups Central to launch online support groups that people can join from anywhere, providing a resource for peers who lack easy access to local support groups.
DBSA creates the Young Adult Council to address the unique needs of individuals aged 18 to 30 who live with mood disorders.
DBSA is awarded one of the first Veterans Administration contracts for the training and certification of VA peer support employees.
DBSA partners with the University of Michigan Depression Center to begin developing a consumer clearinghouse for depression and bipolar research, helping investigators connect with individuals who may be eligible to take part in groundbreaking studies.
DBSA unveils the DBSA Wellness Tracker, giving peers a practical tool to record daily mood, medication, diet and lifestyle information to support their recovery and wellbeing. Though the app is no longer available, people can download the pdf.
DBSA introduces a new community wellness website, FacingUs.org. Though the site is no longer available, DBSA’s social media channels and online support groups offer a way to connect.
DBSA briefs members of the U.S. Congress on the value of peer support services for military personnel returning home from active duty.
