Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance National Capital Area Chapter Weekly Update April 3, 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 DBSA NCA has resumed in person meetings as of March 24, 2022. See our chapter website calendar for more information. This week the chapter will offer Zoom peer support groups as shown on our Newsletters 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 group locations indicated below for virtual groups denote where these groups have met previously, and will return; however some groups will remain virtual indefinitely. Peers may opt to participate in any of the peer groups. The Zoom connection links for groups have changed. To join peer groups you use the same link to access any 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 Chapter News DBSA NCA has resumed in person meetings as of March 24, 2022. On Monday, April 25th the Beltsville, MD meeting will resume in person meetings. For more information, see the Support Groups & Events page. PoetSpeak DBSA NCA is sponsoring another of its POETSPEAK Poetry and Arts Evenings on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a poem, a song, a musical performance, a piece of art, a short story, inspirational words, or anything they would like to share. These programs are meant to bring us closer together to socialize and share our gifts. Hosted by DBSA NCA facilitator and poet Billye Okera. DBSA NCA Newsletter Newsletter content is now added weekly to the archive on our Newsletters page. There, you can find helpful information about news, events, studies, and more. Weekly Resources Real-Life Tips for Partners of People with Bipolar - BP Hope What I Wish the World Knew about Bipolar Disorder - BP Hope There Is No “Magic Potion” for Bipolar - BP Hope 4 Things about Bipolar Anger You Might Not Know - BP Hope 7 Movies & Shows about Bipolar–Streaming Now - BP Hope Learning from My “Lost Years” of Bipolar Depression - BP Hope 2022 Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day - National Council on Aging Famed NY Times Restaurant Critic Discusses Bipolar Depression - BP Hope The Best Solutions for a Healthy Relationship - BP Hope Simple Parent Questionnaire Can Help Doctors Track Mood Symptom Trajectory in Youths at High Risk for Bipolar Disorder - BBRF Contributions to DBSA Donations to the National DBSA may be made through the website. https://www.dbsalliance.org/ The DBSA NCA homepage has a donation link which may be used for online contributions via PayPal or major credit card. Others may prefer to mail a check, payable to DBSA NCA, to our chapter's address on the website. Our chapter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us via email or our dedicated voicemail line, 240-780-8706. In Health, The DBSA NCA Web Team
