In Person Meetings
Our chapter now has three different in-person peer support groups taking place.
Two on Thursday evenings, and operate in parallel with the 7:00 PM ET virtual Thursday group.
The Oxon Hill United Methodist Church at 6400 Livingston Road is also at 7:00 PM ET.
The meeting at Foundry United Methodist Church at 1500 16th St NW has moved its start time to 7:15 PM ET. Parking is now largely restricted on 16th Street NW until 7:00 PM. A 7:15 start allows 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 United Methodist Church at 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville, MD.
The Montgomery County peer support group is still considering when it may return to in-person meetings.
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EveryMile for EveryMind 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.
From DBSA National
A Survey from DBSA National
Older Adults Living with Depression & Chronic Physical Health Conditions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/depressionANDhealth
The DBSA National May newsletter:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Psychiatry Care Live On Demand Webinar
Watch top experts via streaming video, get the latest medical science.
Making your estate plan: Free Will Get Peace of Mind
Annual Conference
Mental Health America’s 2022 Annual Conference Forward Together: Recovery, Healing, Hope, is taking place June 9-11 in Washington, DC, and online. One of the featured speakers is Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland's 8th Congressional District. Registration for the general public for the live-streamed version is free, but closes June 6.
2022 Conference Registration
Upcoming Speaker Events
On 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.
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
AFSP Advocacy Forum - Tuesday June 7 - 3:00 - 5:00 PM EDT
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Join us LIVE via Facebook Live and Youtube Live
Each year, the Advocacy Forum brings together AFSP volunteer Field Advocates from across the country to learn about the federal policies that can save lives. This year, AFSP Advocates will join together virtually once again to make their voices heard throughout the country for suicide prevention and mental health
NIH webinar on National Academies Report on Measuring Sex,
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation - Thursday June 9 -
2:00 - 3:30 PM EDT:
Scientific Webinar Series | DPCPSI
Research Study
University of Maryland study for teens with mood disorders
and their parents:
Here are basic details:
The University of Maryland-School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to test whether mobile health technologies can be used to measure response to antidepressant treatment in adolescents. We are seeking for participants at this moment, and we would be happy to discuss some ways in which we can collaborate together.
To qualify into our study, teens (ages 12-17y) must:
• Have a mood disorder
• Be currently treated with antidepressants
• Have access to a smartphone or tablet.
What do teens and parents need to do to know more?: Send us an email at [email protected] or call us to 410-706-4369. We will set up a call to answer any questions
What will teens and parents be asked to do in the study?: Teens will be asked to use a Fitbit (activity tracker) and a mobile app (app) for four (4) weeks. Parents will be asked to use a version of the app specific to them
Compensation?: At the end of the study, teens get to keep the Fitbit, and them and their parents may receive compensation up to $300. No treatments will be provided in this study.
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Links
5 Ways to Stay Stable During a Job Hunt
Ask the Doctor: Strategies for Managing Bipolar Anger
Bipolar Mania & “The Next Big Thing Syndrome”
ECT & Bipolar Depression
Is Bipolar Depression Looming? Practical Advice on How to Avoid It
Partners for Life: Beating the Marriage Odds
Redefining Bipolar Recovery & Winning at Life
Redefining What Bipolar “Recovery” Really Means
