Caregiving, Connection, and Hope
Watch and listen to heartfelt stories of connection, insight, and resilience—told through the powerful lens of parents and caregivers. This panel explores how families, clinicians, and organizations like DBSA can collaborate as part of an individual’s care team—ensuring compassionate support and a path toward stability and hope.
Featured Panelists
- Betsy Rubinstein – Moderator, DBSA Senior Director of Development
- Tripp Friedler – Author, businessman, and community leader, sharing his family’s deeply personal journey through his late son Henry’s battle with severe mental illness.
- Patrick O’Brien – DBSA Heart of Chicago Friends & Family Support Group Facilitator, offering insight into the transformative power of peer support.
- Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD – Professor & Chairman, Pat R. Rutherford, Jr. Chair in Psychiatry; Director, Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders; Executive Director, UTHealth HCPC; and DBSA Scientific Advisory Board Member, providing a medical and therapeutic perspective on mood disorders and suicide prevention.
Watch the full video or see clips below:
- What is the intersection between bipolar disorder and the increased risk of suicide? Watch now >
- What mood disorder or suicide prevention resources do you recommend to your patients? What resources do your patients report back to you are the most helpful? Watch now >
- What do you recommend to parents or caregivers in support groups when they discuss or have concerns about suicidality in their children? Watch now >
- What are some warning signs that a person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide? What are the next steps that the person or someone close to them should take? Watch now >
- What is one thing that you want, either someone with a mood disorder or a parent or caregiver, to know that you wish you knew before? Watch now >
Additional Resources
Parent and Caregiver Guide
Tips for starting conversations, recognizing signs, taking action at home, and what to expect when seeking help.
DBSA Support Groups
Free in-person and online groups provide safe, welcoming spaces to share experiences and coping skills.
Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health
If you’re experiencing severe symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder, a short hospital stay may help you stabilize. This guide offers practical advice for individuals and families.
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