Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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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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DBSA SPEAKER SERIES
Annual Review of Mood Disorders Treatment and Research
Post-Covid Update
Frederick Jacobsen, M.D., MPH
Medical Advisor, DBSA National Capital Area Chapter; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, GWU
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Thursday, June 15, 2023 – 7:15 PM EDT
Live from the George Washington University Hospital Auditorium
DBSA NCA’s Medical Advisor presents his annual review of the latest on mood disorders research. His talk is always highly informative and packed with new information focused on achieving wellness through a range of treatment options.
This year’s program returns to being 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.
All are welcome, people with mood disorders, family members, mental health professionals, etc.
Refreshments will be provided.
Zoom link for those unable to join in person:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6625874960?pwd=TU5SZ3lkV3o4TDhDdi9lZU1jZDZMQT09
Note that this program will be recorded.
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Note that our in person meeting at Foundry UMC will still take place.
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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
- (Formerly Ellicott City*) Peer Group, first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
- (Formerly Montgomery County*) Peer Group, second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Peer Group, weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 pm
*locations here denote in-person origin; you are welcome to join any appropriate virtual peer group regardless of location.
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Zoom Link
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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
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Google Calendar Links
Special Events | 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 & Local Alternative Support Groups | |
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DBSA NCA Chapter Announcements | |
DBSA NCA Seeks Volunteers
DBSA NCA is seeking volunteers for the following two positions:
1. Social Media Coordinator: A social media coordinator is needed to help DBSA NCA manage its presence on its various social media platforms. Tasks include posting various items on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter to generate positive feelings towards DBSA NCA.
2. Community Outreach Coordinator: A volunteer is needed to manage outreach to various local government and community organizations. Tasks include researching key contacts with local government and community organizations as well as scheduling meetings with key contacts at local government agencies and community organizations.
Contact: Greg Billings via email: [email protected] or 202-440-7714 if interested.
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Global Loneliness Awareness Week 2023: Advocating for Connection Connections at the Capitol Tuesday June 13, 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET, at the Capitol Visitors Center and virtually
Meet the Scientist Webinar Series: Developing New Treatments for Childhood Anxiety and Ocd: Can Cognitive Control Help Kids Grow Out of Illness? Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET
Pride in myself | Mental Health America Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Google Calendar link to Dr. Jacobsen's talk (sign in to add event to your Google Calendar) Thursday, June 15 at 7:15 PM - More information at the beginning of this email.
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Precision Medicine Research: Hope for the Future – Hosted by NAMI
June 15, 2023 | 4 p.m. ET
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Our Guest Expert Dr. Jordan Smoller, MD, ScD Director of Center for Precision Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Click here to register - https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OOSY31zLS8m-6Bji7X76Mw#/registration
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From American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - 2023 Annual Advocacy Forum - Virtual Tuesday June 27 12:00-3:00 PM ET
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In Health,
The DBSA NCA Web Team
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