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Providing hope, support, and inspiration

The lived experience of depression or bipolar disorder, which can often begin painfully and with debilitating symptoms, can ultimately provide people with diagnoses with unique insights and abilities to help their peers, as well as hope and inspiration. And helping others can aid people with mood disorders in building their confidence and maintaining their own mental health.

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Peer Inspiration

Read stories, watch videos, and experience the outlets many of your peers have found to be helpful in their search for wellness.

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Balanced Mind Parent Network (BMPN)

BMPN is an online support community where you’ll find connection, resources, and hope for the road ahead. BMPN guides families raising children with mood disorders to the answers, support, and stability they seek.

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DBSA Chapters and Support Groups

DBSA chapters offer peer-run support groups across the nation where you will find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting, and where you can make a difference in the lives of others.

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Peer Stories

Jason Park

I am but one person, but when I opened up to all the peers of DBSA, then truly my life became a life full of unlimited possibilities.
Katherine Cooper

I was an overachiever in high school, so I always thought that college would be the place where I would flourish and realize my true potential. Instead, I didn't even recognize myself in the mirror anymore by the time I reached my senior year.

John Budin

I am a psychiatrist with a practice in New York City and I have bipolar disorder. My story is about the voices in my head.