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National Conference 20-22 May 2011

The National Conference will take place in Houston, Texas on May 20-22, 2011:

“DBSA offers a unique peer-centered conference for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder, as well as for family members or health care providers looking for ways to best help their loved ones, patients, or clients by partnering with them on their path to recovery. The conference consists of compelling keynote presentations, educational workshops, and pre-conference institutes.”

Register by April 15, 2011 and receive a discount!

More information here.

Locks and Keys No. 15

Here is the Spring 2011 newsletter.

In this issue:

  • Genetic Link to Attempted Suicide Identified
  • Depression drugs — SSRIs — may reorganize brain plasticity
  • Getting Better Sleep
  • Masked fears: Are fears that are seemingly overcome only hidden?
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Bipolar? How psychotherapy can help
  • A Bipolar Acrostic