Bipolar Support Group
When I was in the middle of a deep depression six years ago, going to my local bipolar support group meetings was the best thing I did for myself. With advice, support and encouragement from group members, I found help in the mental health community and gradually got myself together. I still go to meetings regularly in order to maintain my own balance and help others.
Yet whenever I recommend going to bipolar support group meetings, I invariably hear from someone who lives in an area where...
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From Our Experts
The Art of Facilitating a Bipolar Support Group
It’s an axiom in art and human endeavor that an artist not betray his or her exertions. The work just flows – no excruciating faces on... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Support Groups: Are They for Me?
In a comment to a recent post, Managing Your Bipolar - Only You Can Do It - Kristin pointed out that “I found the DBSA - The Depression... Read more »
Resolving Conflicts in Support Groups
This week I got a call from a college student, let’s call her “Jane,” who wanted to observe our bipolar support group meeting in... Read more »
Money Management
This week at our bipolar meeting, we talked about problems dealing with money, and in particular, going through bankruptcy. I remember... Read more »
East Coast Adventure
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From Our Sources
Bipolar Support Groups: What Are They All About?
Historically, theres been very little research into the significance and effectiveness of support groups in bipolar disorder treatment plans,... Read more »
Support In Your Pajamas: The Benefits of Online Support Groups...
During one of our visits to California to see my family (when we still lived in Connecticut) my sister was talking about a couple she knew. She said... Read more »
Meet Sue Bergeson, DBSA President
Sue Bergeson became President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive... Read more »
Is a Support Group Right for You?
Each year thousands of women with breast cancer participate in support groups to help them cope with the disease. Some are informal gatherings and... Read more »
To Join or Not To Join: What to Expect in a Support Group Meet...
Thinking of joining a support group or interested in facilitating one but dont have any idea what to expect? John McManamy, a former... Read more »
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