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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

Carrie Cantwell

I wasn’t diagnosed with bipolar disorder until my first depressive episode, which was triggered by my dad’s suicide.

Amy Taylor

Despite my childhood years where I was diagnosed with ADHD, my struggle with mental illness began many years ago in high school during my sophomore year.
David Neuer

Is there a tipping point in a person’s life where the drive to be better, to never quit, and to throw off doubt...

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