DBSA Launches Six Month Wellness Challenge

Donate  :: Forward to a Friend DBSA Positive Six (+6) Challenges Kick Off May 1 Thriving is the focus for DBSA’s +6 campaign in 2014—making small changes each month that enhance our well-being. Whether it’s incorporating a new habit, focusing on better sleep, trying something new, or simply taking time to breathe, little things can make a big difference!  Read more about the +6 campaign Target Zero to Thrive Campaign Update People are talking about Target Zero to Thrive, DBSA’s campaign challenging mental health care professionals, researchers, and individuals living with or affected by mood disorders to raise treatment goals to complete remission—zero symptoms. Since April 1, 2014, over 15,000 of you have helped change the conversation about wellness by listening to the podcast, signing the petition, watching the video, and sharing our messages on social media. Read more about the podcast and update. Life Unlimited Speaking out to help others and herself. Read her story. President’s Note Allen's excited to raise the bar. Read more. Ask the Doc Treating depression without triggering mania? Get the answer. Survey Results Getting Help for Suicidal Thoughts See the results. Save the Date +6, CLF, and more! See events. Training Two courses for Veterans and their families. Learn more.         APRIL 2014 Care for Your Mind: Cultural ‘bipolarity’ may create barriers to treatment. Are your providers culturally sensitive? Read more. Volunteer Spotlight Family Helpline’s Shelle Barnes on Helping Families Thrive For former NFL linebacker Keith O’Neil, bipolar was too big to tackle alone. Read “Keith O’Neil: Game Plan.” Read the article. The Power of Peers DBSA envisions wellness for people who live with depression and bipolar disorder. Because DBSA was created for and is led by individuals living with mood disorders, our vision, mission, and programming are always informed by the personal, lived experience of peers. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) 730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501 Toll-free: (800) 826-3632 Chicago, Illinois 60654-7225 Fax: (312) 642-7243