Author Archives: Joel

Locks and Keys No. 6

Here is the Winter 2009 issue.

In this issue:

  • New Promise of Blood Tests for Mood Disorders
  • Add-On Therapy Improves Bipolar Depression
  • A Few Words About Clinical Drug Studies
  • Review:  The Highly Sensitive Person

Locks and Keys No. 5

Here is the Autumn 2008 issue.

In this issue:

  • Value of Omega 3s for Bipolar Disorder Uncertain
  • What to do if your anti-depressant doesn’t work
  • Can’t sleep?  Try these tricks
  • Bipolars fear neutral faces
  • The candidates speak on mental illness
  • Jessie’s story
  • Editorial:  Register to vote

DBSA National Conference Approaches

Experience “The Power of Peers” this September 10-14, at the DBSA 2008 NATIONAL CONFERENCE in the charming waterfront city of Norfolk, Virginia. Join The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance for 5 days of peer-centered presentations and workshops led by renowned mental health experts and educators, best-selling authors and consumer advocates … including an unprecedented lineup of internationally-known keynote speakers: Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD; Pat Deegan, PhD; Richard Cohen; and Larry Fricks. 4 special pre-conference institutes set the tone for 15 educational workshops, 5 peer-to-peer roundtables and an exclusive Stand-Up Comedy Night featuring David Granirer and 8 conference students. Held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, this powerful conference has something for everyone—consumers, family members, providers. Learn more or register at www.DBSAlliance.org/Conference2008