Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance National Capital Area Chapter Weekly Update November 13, 2022 Hello and welcome to the weekly email! If you have a suggestion or news item to share please send to
[email protected] by 5:00 pm on Fridays. Be sure to check out the chapter website at www.dbsanca.org . DBSA NCA Peer Support Meetings We have resumed in-person meetings. See our Support Groups & Events calendar for more information. This week the chapter will offer Zoom peer support groups as shown on our Support Groups & Events page. Please note that peer groups are for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. The Friends and Family group is for friends and family members of those living with depression or bipolar disorder (or other mental illnesses) to share the challenges of that relationship. The Zoom connection links for groups have changed. To join peer groups, you may use the same link to access any Zoom meeting at its scheduled time. The Friends and Family group (first and third Wednesday evenings) has a different link for its meetings. If the provided link is used online, a password should be unnecessary. Please let us know of any difficulties via
[email protected] . See our Support Groups page for up-to-date information on in person and virtual groups. Invite link for all ZOOM PEER groups: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6625874960?pwd=TU5SZ3lkV3o4TDhDdi9lZU1jZDZMQT09 Meeting ID 662 587 4960 Passcode: dbsanca One tap mobile +13017158592,,6625874960#,,,,,,0#,,3858633# Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 662-587-4960 Passcode: 3858633 DBSA NCA Family and Friends Meeting Invite link for the FAMILY & FRIENDS group: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82298544216?pwd=QVpkeVFIeTJvVGJwbmpXNHdWcnVlQT09 Meeting ID: 822 9854 4216 Passcode: dbsanca One tap mobile +13017158592,,82298544216#,,,,*6740529# Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 822 9854 4216 Passcode: 6740529 Find Upcoming DBSANCA meeting and events This is a link to the chapter calendar of meetings and events. https://calendar.google.com/ calendar/embed?src=c_ jf01i5oim3ibbt9g36ku0ujjf4% 40group.calendar.google.com &ctz=America%2FNew_York Support Groups & Events - Active Meetings As always, information about our support groups can be found on our Support Groups & Events page. The following meetings are active: Sunday Sunday Peer Group, weekly on Sundays at 6:00 pm Monday Beltsville Peer Group, second and fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm Tuesday LGBTQIA+ Peer Group, first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Women's Peer Group, second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Wednesday Mid-Day Peer Group, Wednesdays at 12:00 pm Family, Friends, and Loved Ones Group, first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 pm Montgomery County Peer Group, second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Thursday Thursday Peer Group, weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 pm NEW! See below for links to each specific Google calendar, with detailed information about each meeting: Special Events | Friends, Family, & Loved Ones Virtual | Peer In Person | Peer Virtual We Need Facilitators! Facilitators are a vital part of the peer support that DBSA NCA provides. If you would like to contribute by facilitating, please contact
[email protected] for upcoming trainings to become a facilitator for our chapter. Events and Webinars GROUP EVENT International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Saturday, November 19 - register for gatherings in DC and virtually for MD. Home - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention PARENTAL SUPPORT FROM P2P & DBSA NYC’s Robert Louis Stevenson School's P2P Network is proud to partner with DBSA National. The P2P Network offers parent-driven resources and support in real time. Personal and intimate, this monthly online forum, hosted by the school, is free and open to parents and primary caregivers nationwide raising emotionally complex children and young adults. Attendees offer resources and share parenting experiences. To participate, call Jerry at the school, 212-787-6400. All meetings are on Thursdays, 1:00 PM ET. Scheduled Meetings: November 17, 2022 December 8, 2022 January 26, 2023 February 16, 2023 March 30, 2023 April 27, 2023 May 25, 2023 June 29, 2023 https://www.stevenson-school.org/blog/p2p WEBINARS Mental Health America webinar: Is tele-health right for me? Thursday, November 17 at 1:00 PM EST. Conquering recovery: Is telehealth right for me? BBRF webinar: Warning Signs & What to Look for: Anxiety and Depression in Childhood. Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 PM EST. Warning Signs & What to Look for: Anxiety and Depression in Childhood | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Families for Depression Awareness webinar: Avoiding Depression Treatment Pitfalls Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET. Bipolar Studies Seeking Participants From The Collaborative RESearch Team to study psychosocial issues in Bipolar Disorder (CREST.BD): Mobile apps are increasingly being used to support self-management of people with bipolar disorder. This study aims to learn how patients use and interact with the Beta-version of the Polar Us app. In return for time and effort, you can choose to receive a total of USD $80.00 (or CAD 100) in gift cards at the end of your participation in this 12 week study. https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEqx6PlLGTK7Frw Univ. of California, San Diego: The research study is being conducted to test whether using high dose spaced theta-burst rTMS (a form of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ) produces a significant reduction in depressive symptoms . Contact: Itay Hadas at
[email protected] https://clinicaltrials.ucsd.edu/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation Emory University: Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder. Contact: Dorian Lamis, Ph.D. (404) 616-3533
[email protected] https://www.medifind.com/articles/clinical-trial/6572755 Evaluation of the Genetics at The Johns Hopkins Mood Disorder Research Center. Using genetic mapping and sequencing methods to identify genetic markers and variations that contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder are studied, along with their relatives. Contact: please call The Research Coordinator at 410-614-1017. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Early Intervention for Youth at High Risk of BP: Researchers will conduct an efficacy trial of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) delivered via tele-health for the offspring of bipolar parents. Contacts: Kelly Monk,
[email protected] , Pamala Pyle,
[email protected] Johns Hopkins Medicine: patients will complete an over-the-phone interview to determine eligibility, and if qualified the study member will schedule a date for you to undergo a skin biopsy and blood draw. $200.00 compensation is given once all components are completed (interview, blood draw, biopsy). Contact: Neal Prasad at 443-287-2981 or email
[email protected] Stanford Bipolar Disorders Clinic: participants undergo a 12-week course of either Pramipexole medication or rTMS therapy. The ultimate goal of the study is to offer participants experiencing anxiety and depression a treatment that is alternative to ones that have failed them in the past. Contact: call or text (650) 600-1609 or email
[email protected] http://med.stanford.edu/williamslab/research/current/rad.html UCLA & The Childhood Bipolar Network (CBN). CBN sites have expertise in diagnosing, assessing, and treating youth. The primary aims of this study are to identify and reliably diagnose youth (ages 9-19) with bipolar disorder (BD) and BSDs, and to examine predictors (e.g., mood instability, inflammatory marker C-reactive protein) of clinical outcome over one year. Contact: David J Miklowitz, PhD (310) 267-2659,
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