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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.
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As always, a calendar of all meetings, including zoom links, is on our site. https://www.dbsanca.org/supportgroups.html
In Person Support Groups
Tuesday
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Silver Spring Group, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Thursday
- DC Peer Group, Thursdays at 7:15 pm
Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Virtual Support Groups
Sunday
- Peer Group, weekly on Sundays at 6:00 pm
Monday
- 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
- Peer Group, first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Peer Group, weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Unofficial Groups
Sunday
- Overspenders Group, first and third Sundays at 12:00 pm - contact Sarah if interested - [email protected]
Tuesday
- Fifth Tuesday Virtual Coffeehouse, fifth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Wednesday
- Panera Social, second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Panera Bread
1780 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
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Zoom Link
If the provided link is used online, a password should be unnecessary. Please let us know of any difficulties via [email protected].
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#
+13017158592,,6625874960#,,,,*3858633# US (Washington D.C)
Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 662-587-4960 Passcode: 3858633
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Google Calendar Links
Special Events and Unofficial Groups | Peer In Person | Peer Virtual
These are the links for our Google Calendar. Our Google Calendar is the most up to date source for meeting information, including links, specific locations, and meeting policies.
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DBSA National Support Groups | |
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Dr. Zarate of NIMH presents: An Update on the Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Depression
This presentation will take place in person at the GW Hospital Auditorium live and in-person, with a Zoom option. The auditorium is on the basement level of the hospital (id required) at 900 23rd Street, NW (corner of I Street), next to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcu6sqzoiGdxeg-HWbUVSa1fCae_c6xHU
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note this program will be recorded. | |
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Meetup Groups run by DBSA NCA peers:
Young, Fun, and Living with Chronic/Mental Illness
The Pedestrian Adventure Club - relaxed social walking and late dinners on most Friday evenings, based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland
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AFSP National Capital Area next "Talk Saves Lives" webinar, Sunday May 19, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET: Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
BPF webinar "Best Practices for Establishing and Maintaining Boundaries in Interpersonal Relationships", Monday May 20 at 1:00 PM ET: Webinar Registration - Zoom
NIMH online program Thursday June 6, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET: Discrimination as a Social Determinant of Mental Health Disparities Tickets, Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
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AFSP upcoming programs: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Upcoming Events
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DBSA NCA Reading: New and Recommended Books | |
Thanksgiving on Meth Mountain, a collection of short fiction by chapter peer, Kevin Camp, out now! From Amazon: "Kevin D. Camp’s first collection of stories picks up from the tradition of the fiction of the Nineties, the trail blazed by Rick Moody, A.M. Homes, George Saunders, and others."
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Previous chapter speaker Kasley Killam presentation and promotion of new book: Not All Connection is Good Connection
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Weekly Articles From BP Hope | |
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Weekly Articles From Everyday Health | |
Grief: Causes, Types, Stages, How to Cope With It, and When to Get Help
The Link Between Stress and Inflammation
Could You Have Adult ADHD? How to Discuss It With Your Doctor
How to Know if You Need Therapy for Mental Health
8 Great Stress and Anxiety Relief Products to Use, According to Mental Health Experts
Mood Swings or Bipolar Disorder? How to Tell the Difference
Hangxiety: What It Is and 6 Tips for Getting Rid of It
Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How Stop It
Racial Disparities in ADHD
Why You Need Good Sleep — and How to Get It — if You Have Bipolar Disorder
Top Mistakes People Make When Taking Antidepressants
10 Best Online Therapy Services We Tested in 2024: BetterHelp, Talkspace, More
How Emotional Connection Can Strengthen Relationships and How to Build It
Affirmations: What They Are and How to Use Them
6 Pitfalls That Make Major Depressive Disorder Worse
Acupuncture for Depression: Is It Worth Trying?
Dopamine Detox: Fact or Fad? What You Need to Know
6 Things to Know About Tardive Dyskinesia, a Side Effect of Antipsychotics
10 Most Common Triggers for Bipolar Mood Episodes
Surprising Facts About Depression
What Should You Avoid Saying to Someone With ADHD?
6 Common Antidepressant Side Effects and How to Cope With Them
4 Myths About Diet and Your Child’s ADHD, Busted
Bella Hadid’s Morning Anxiety: What It Is and Why It Happens
Are You Recovering From Trauma, or Do You Have PTSD?
How to Recover From Trauma: Treatments and When to Seek Help
4 Things Not to Say to a Loved One With Anxiety
Which Medications Are Best for Anxiety Disorders?
Movies About Mental Illness: 7 Expert-Recommended Picks
5 Ways People With ADHD Can Prepare for Daylight Saving Time
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In Health,
The DBSA NCA Web Team
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