The below information is reproduced from “The Second Pilgrimage” which is a blog published by the Society for Participatory Medicine. You can view the original article at this link. We’ve officially entered the hard months, the “dark ages” as the midshipmen at the Naval Academy say: the time of the year when the sun disappears...
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Resource for Friends & Family of People with Bipolar Disorder
The resource below may be helpful for friends and family of people with a mood disorder. https://www.everydayhealth.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-caregiving-what-to-say-what-not-to-say.aspx
Self-Advocacy Tips for Veterans
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: U.S. Veterans of all generations, conflicts, discharges, and backgrounds experience unique situations. Yet, impact on mental health is universal across the Veteran community. For Veterans facing mental health challenges, self-advocacy includes identifying one’s needs, interests, life skills, and available resources needed to make daily and long-term decisions....
Bring Hope to Others by Becoming a Peer Support Specialist
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: As a Veteran of the Air Force, Nick has always desired to work with Veterans facing some of life’s most difficult situations, much like he has. Now he does this daily, working as a Veteran Peer Specialist. DBSA’s Pilot Peer Apprentice Program had its first success story...
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Holiday Party
All members of DBSA Westchester are cordially invited to a holiday party to celebrate the holiday season with good company. Kindly see below for the information about the event. Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022Start Time: 7pmEnd Time: 9pmLocation: White Plains Coach Diner 50 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 *limited off-street parking is available.RSVPs are...
Little Wins Pave The Way For Bigger Wins
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: For people living with a mood disorder, thoughts of suicide are a frightening, yet a common reality of managing their mental health condition. Research done by the American Association of Suicidology, and others has shown that people living with depression or bipolar disorder are at 25 times...
Upcoming Webinar on August 31, 2022
The DBSA Westchester community is invited to a virtual event about managing mental health at work. Please see below for information including the date, time, and registration link to receive the information needed to log on to the event. Topic: Protecting and Advocating for Your Mental Health in the WorkplaceDate: Wednesday, August 31, 2022Time: 8:00...
Back-to-School Resources for Parents, Kids and Teens
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: Going back to school can stir up all sorts of emotions for children and teens. Help the child in your life feel confident and prepared for their return to the classroom with DBSA’s free back-to-school toolkit. In the toolkit, you’ll find: Activities with The Mood Crew designed...