Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance National Capital Area Chapter Weekly Update May 15, 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 Google Calendar Link https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_jf01i5oim3ibbt9g36ku0ujjf4%40group.calendar.google.com &ctz=America%2FNew_York 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 Google Calendar Link https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_2aih6ldtp0cojm4h58glb3h3ho%40group.calendar.google.com &ctz=America%2FNew_York News, Events, and Resources In Person Meetings Our chapter now has three different in-person peer support groups taking place. Two are on Thursday evenings, and operate in parallel with the 7:00 PM ET virtual Thursday group. The Oxon Hill UMC at 6400 Livingston Road is also at 7:00 ET. The meeting at Foundry UMC at 1500 16th St NW has moved its start time to 7:15 PM ET as of April 21, 2022. Parking is now largely restricted on 16th Street NW until 7:00 PM. A 7:15 start will allow participants to park more easily. The group finishes by 8:45 PM, and the church closes at 9:00 PM. The Beltsville group has moved to a hybrid meeting structure. It will continue to meet virtually at 7:00 PM ET on the second Monday of each month. The fourth Monday of the month, also at 7:00 PM ET, will be an in-person meeting at the Emmanuel UMC at 11416 Cedar Ln, Beltsville, MD. The Montgomery County peer support group is still considering when it may return to in-person meetings. — May 2022 Walking Group Every Mile for Every Mind 2022 offers walks for community mental health in Montgomery County parks on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays in May. EveryMile for EveryMind 2022 A Survey From DBSA National Survey on Older Adults Living with Depression AND Chronic Physical Health Conditions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/depressionANDhealth The DBSA National May newsletter: https://www.dbsalliance.org/wellness/mental-health-awareness-month/?emci=5fdaef84-69cd-ec11-997e-281878b83d8a&emdi=480de258-d0cf-ec11-997e-281878b83d8a&ceid=7746505 Upcoming Speaker Events Thursday, June 16 at 6:00 PM EDT. Dr. Frederick Jacobsen, our Chapter’s Medical Advisor, will give his annual presentation on new developments in our understanding of and treatment options for mood disorders. Dr. Jacobsen shares hot off the presses insights at this yearly talk. A specific talk title and information on registering and connecting via Zoom coming soon. On Thursday, July 21, 2002, Dr. Keming Gao MD, PhD and Director of Mood Disorders Program at UH Cleveland Medical Center, will speak on "Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: What patients and families should know." Info on registering and connecting via Zoom coming soon. BIPOC Planning Meeting On Monday, May 16 at 7:00 EDT. The chapter committee is planning outreach efforts to underserved communities. They will meet to discuss the National DBSA DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) toolkit and consider how we may use social media to reach out to the following communities- Black American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Africans in America. There is room for just a few additional participants. If interested in attending, contact Greg at
[email protected] Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toolkit DEI ToolKit - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (dbsalliance.org) Weekly Trauma & Substance Abuse Online Support Group CHOICES Trauma Informed 12 Step Peer Support Group, for those addressing substance abuse and trauma issues (Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Eastern) meetings are on Zoom. It offers an alternative to traditional AA/NA 12 step programs. https://choicesihar.org/peer-support-groups.html Webinars: SAMHSA- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 18, 2:00 PM EDT. Helping Every Student in Need: a 5 Year Vision for School-Based Mental Health The DC Dept. of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the Peer-Led Centers will host “COVID 19 – What We’ve Learned.” It’s an opportunity to talk about your concerns, answer your questions, and hear from peers who decided to get vaccinated. Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The previously announced talk with Dr. Insel (Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 PM EDT) will not take place as announced. We are working on rescheduling it for a later date. IBPF "Development of a Combined Digital and Biomarker Test for Bipolar Disorder" will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 12:00 pm EDT. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Development of a Combined Digital and Biomarker Test for Bipolar Disorder. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. — From DBSA National Time to Reconsider Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Management: Patient Perspectives and the Promise of New Approaches Making your estate plan: Free Will Get Peace of Mind Media & Links Celebrities with Bipolar Who Inspire Us | bpHope.com Promising Strategies for Treatment-Resistant Depression Is It Me, Or Is It My Bipolar? Distinguishing Myself from My Mood Disorder | bpHope.com If You Take Medication for Bipolar, Do You Really Need Therapy? Mental Health and COVID-19: Two Years After the Pandemic, Mental Health Concerns Continue to Increase New Data On Youth Mental Health Is Here ― And It's Not Good Team Tests Model to Enable More Effective Targeting of Non-Invasive TMS Treatments in Depression Don’t Let Mental Illness Bully You! Tips for Self-Compassion AFSP open letter to the New York Times "Demand More For Mental Health.” Open Letter for Mental Health | AFSP BBRF & BP Hope Articles: Precise Imaging Reveals How a Key Receptor's Signaling Is Modulated—A Spur to Improving Psychiatric and Other Drugs Until I Pop: Emotional Eating & Bipolar Disorder | bpHope.com The Most Common Exercise Mistakes That Drain Your Motivation | bpHope.com Sound OFF! on Shame & Guilt | bpHope.com 7 Ways to Empower Yourself with Hope | bpHope.com 6 Challenges of Bipolar That No One Talks About | bpHope.com Ask the Doctor: What to Do about the Mood Roller Coaster | bpHope.com Are We Serving Your Needs? We aim as volunteers to provide you with relevant and easily accessible content. Please let us know if we are successful, and especially if you think there are any changes to our newsletter or website that could better serve you by emailing
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