If you’re the parent of someone with a mood disorder, and you’re free tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (or 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Mountain, 5 p.m. Pacific, 12 a.m. Tuesday GMT), then I have news of interest for you.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is launching an online support group for parents of people with mood disorders. You can learn more about this DBSA online support group – including its regular schedule – at DBSA Online Support Groups.
You may even find another one you’d like to attend.
Oh, and the DBSA is looking for your opinions about their …read more

Earlier today, “Jane” shared her experiences soliciting the help of the Amen Clinics for her son. Her story highlighted – from a mother’s perspective – some of the same grief, despair, frustrations, and successes lots of people go through as they try to find a balance among psychiatrists and therapists, good mental health treatment, and a fulfilled life.
During my communication with Jane, she also noted several websites and forums she feels are helpful for folks trying to find support and answers regarding mental health and that she’d like to share with you.
NAMI’s Ten Best Practices for Schools: This page from …read more

I recently met a very insightful woman (with whom I’ve had some just as insightful conversations!) and through her I’ve learned about the Amen Clinics, one of which provided her family with help during a troubled time for her son’s mental health.
You see, the Amen Clinics are brain imaging centers that offer “brain SPECT imaging, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment,” but rather than bog you down with my own highlights about the Amen Clinics (information you could gather on your own from the website), I thought it’d be great for Jane to share her experiences with and thoughts about them.
Don’t …read more