DBSA President Sue Bergeson's Mental Health Blog

There have been times in my recovery journey where I surrounded my self with gray black, white, and blue. My environment perfectly reflected my internal life. One day after reading something written by Dr. Andrew Weil, I determined I would add at least one of his recommendations to my life eac...

The abbreviations EHR and PHR are short for “Electronic Heath Record” and “Personal Health Record.” A great deal of work is being done at the government and private levels to create a standard electronic health record for all of us. The idea is to allow our doctors access to our information in ...

Some of you were kind enough to notice and comment on the fact that I had the opportunity to be on ABC’s The View on Friday, March 9, as the talk show took on the subject of women and depression. The show covered three major areas:  ● dysthymia ● major depression ● bipolar II disorder So,...

I was driving home from a long trip the other day. I had my little dog Cassie next to me and music playing, and as I drove, I considered how important music can be for me as I work my wellness.  One of the songs I use to strengthen my resolve when things are hard is Wynonna Judd’s “Only L...

When I began work at DBSA, we talked about treatment.  We looked at this research study and that medication. We discussed the new talk therapy model, the importance of peer support, and our support groups. And then Larry Fricks joined our Board of Directors.  Larry is a longtime con...