We have a limited number of post-close entries for runners who HAVE NOT yet signed up for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon which are only available until JUNE 30TH!! Please spread the word if you know someone who may be interested. Help us support those who need it during difficult & emotional times.
This chapter conference is hosted by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Chicago. The Symposium is designed for consumers of services, family, friends, and coworkers of persons with mood-disordered behavior. Their featured speakers will include Bryce Mackie and Dr. Ken Moses. Bryce is a 22-year-old student currently attending Columbia College who produced a film about his experience with depression and suicide called Eternal High. The film was selected for inclusion in over 60 film festivals, won 25 awards, and is currently being distributed throughout the world. Bryce received the National 2009 Welcome Back Award for his efforts in reducing the stigma of depression.
Dr. Ken Moses is the keynote. He is a clinical psychologist who maintains a practice in Evanston, IL. His private practice is limited to the issues of grieving and human growth in the shadow of loss. Dr. Moses is a nationally renowned speaker, author, and clinician, who regularly lectures and provides seminars & professional training throughout the United States & Europe.
The presenters will be joined by Corey Goldstein, M.D. for their Ask the Doctors Panel.
Location: Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Time: 8:45am - 5pm
Registration: $65 in advance (by April 25th); $80 at the door. Other rates available for students and families. LCSW/LSW, EAPC, LCP/LCPC, IODAPCA professionals can receive 6 CEUs for an additional $35. A continental breakfast and a box lunch will be provided.
For more information or to register, please visit our website at http://dbsa-gc.org/symposium.html, email us at wecanhelp@dbsa-gc.org or call (773) 465-3280.
DBSA-GC needs runners or the Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2011!!
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the top marathons in the world and we are members of the Charity Program. Runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish their personal goals. Stigma is a primary barrier to people suffering from mental disorders and to those seeking treatment. We are running to STOMP OUT STIGMA! The money raised by our team members will help us to expand our services.Come run with our team. Here's how:
1) Open registration ended March 3rd. However, those already registered can still join us.2) Complete and sign BOTH the Official Commitment Form & the Waiver Form documents. Then, fax them to out Team Coordinator.3) All participants who sign up during open registration are expected to raise a minimum. However based on the popularity of this event, we hope you will strive to raise more. 4) Create your FREE personal fundraising web page athttp://www.active.com/donate/stompoutstigma 5) Check out our website for tips on how to promote your involvement athttp://dbsa-gc.org/marathonsignup.htmlFurther information is available at http://dbsa-gc.org/chicagomarathon.html
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago would like to invite our friends to participate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in their 2010 Out of the Darkness Chicago Community Walk. It’s scheduled for Saturday, September 25th at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Please join them for this important opportunity to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Half of the proceeds from this event will go to research into suicide prevention and the other half will remain in Illinois for outreach and prevention efforts. Register online today at http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/chicago. Thank you in advance for your support.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources/auto&id=7375504
This is a special "Thank You" to the local Tribune for posting an article about our Annual Symposium. With no less than 10 days left until the event, everyone here is working really hard to make sure everything runs smoothly!
Here is an excerpt from the article:
"While it can seem to those struggling with mood disorders like there is no hope for the future, one organization aims to shine a light on the road to recovery.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago will host its 11th annual Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 17 at Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. The event is open to people with mood disorders, their families and friends as well as professionals who deal with mood disorders. It will feature presentations, a film screening and panel discussion, all of which will focus on the legal, medical, familial and psychological issues associated with mood disorders. Founded in 1978 in Chicago, DBSA has grown to include 450 chapters and 1,000 support groups across the country. The Chicago chapter conducts monthly educational meetings and support groups for people with mood disorders and their families in four locations—two in Chicago, one in Palatine and one in Evanston. Meetings are free to attend."
"Those feelings of denial and misunderstanding often hamper the recovery process, said Elaine Rosenblatt, a psychotherapist and DBSA-GC board member.
“People who talk about mood disorders don’t understand it, and they think that there’s a certain type of person,” Rosenblatt said. “And there isn’t a certain type of person.” “The truth is, if everyone came out with talking about mood disorders as if it was like diabetes, then it wouldn’t be so mystifying,” she added. “You wouldn’t conjure up the horrible ideas people have that are fostered from years ago.” Rosenblatt has counseled people with mood disorders and their families for 15 years. Since joining DBSA-GC, she started the group that meets at Evanston Hospital. She said mood disorders, like diabetes, require proper management—receiving the proper medication and staying on that medication; working with a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and support group; learning what can trigger an episode and how to mitigate those triggers."
Find the rest of the article at: http://www.triblocal.com/Evanston/List_View/view.html?type=stories&action...
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago, (www.dbsa-gc.org ) was started in 1978 in Chicago by two women, Marilyn Weiss and Rose Kurlan, whose psychiatrist, Dr. Jan Fawcett, suggested that they meet with others to share their experiences. Together they formed a grass roots organization which has grown prodigiously. The first informal meetings began in 1978. Meetings were at homes, then at What's Cooking Restaurant in Lincolnwood. In the 80’s they moved to Devon Bank.
This led to a national non profit 501(c3) organization that currently has 450 chapters and 1,000 peer-led support groups across the nation for people with mood disorders and support groups for their families. Each year 75,000 individuals receive services, and 5 million request information. Headquarters remain in Chicago.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago, www.dbsa-gc.org, offers monthly educational meetings, support groups for people with mood disorders and support groups for family and friends. These groups are free of charge. Visit our website to find a group near you. www.dbsa-gc.org. Each year DBSA-GC presents a symposium with expert speakers in the field of mood disorders for consumers, family and professionals. For a free 6 month subscription to the Spectrum, DBSA-GC’s bi-monthly newsletter, call 773-465-3280.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago presents
The 11th Annual Symposium: Paths to Recovery
Legal, Medical, Familial and Psychological Issues
It's a Symposium of grandiose proportions! Every year the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Chicago (DBSA-GC) hosts a conference for consumers with mood disorders, friends, and families of loved ones struggling with depression and bipolar disorder as well as professionals. Mental health issues are often misunderstood. It is through the power of education, understanding and support that we can begin to learn about the latest medical and psychological treatments, the issues surrounding mental health, and reduce the stigma and discrimination that exists.
The speakers along with their topics include:
Kevin Roy: Anchor for ABC Channel 7 News, on Surviving Suicide
Matthew Cohen: JD, Partner, Monahan and Cohen on Mental Health Law
Patricia Meaden: PhD, on Family Dynamics Affecting Recovery
Edward Pirok: MD, PhD on Medical Issues in the 21st Century
“Ask the Experts:” A question and answer session
The Symposium will be help on Saturday April 17, 2010 from 8:30am-5pm in the Frank Auditorium at Evanston Hospital (2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-1781). Please note that 6 CEUs will be available to social workers, nurses, drug counselors, and licensed professional counselors. Call, write, fax or e-mail for registration information. We look forward to seeing you there!
To register please call:
773-465-3280 or 773-497-2711
www.dbsa-gc.org
Email: wecanhelp@dbsa-gc.org
DBSA-GC provides monthly educational meetings for anyone who is interested in learning more about topics related to depression and bipolar disorder. We strongly encourage anyone who suffers from mood disorders, family, friend, and anyone else who may be affected, to join us in learning more. Our educational meeting this month will be hosted by Dr. Angelos Halaris speaking on the Medical Issues Resulting from Bipolar and Depression. The following is an excerpt taken from our Newsletter, “The Spectrum.”
“Medical Issues Resulting from Bipolar and Depression,” Dr. Angelos Halaris
“Medical problems that can result from long term depression and bipolar disorder and how to resolve them, is the topic to be presented by Dr. Angelos Halaris, Professor and Chairperson of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Loyola University. Dr. Halaris attended medical school in Munich, German, where he earned a M.D. and Ph.D. His professional activities, research experience, and honors awards are very extensive. He is an active teacher, practitioner, and researcher in the study of depression. That research requires volunteers and he will tell us more about it that evening. We hope that all our DBSA-GC family, friends and members of the professional community will attend this cutting-edge talk.”
Event Information:
February, 8
7:15pm-9:00pm
Devon Bank (lower level) 6445 N. Western Ave.
More information: http://www.meetup.com/http-www-dbsa-gc-org/calendar/12296912/
Bringchange2mind is a not-for-profit organization raising awareness and providing education about mental illnesses. It was founded by Glenn Close, the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF), Fountain House, and Garen and Shari Staglin of the IMHRO (International Mental Health Research Organization). Their philosophy is essentially that knowledge is power and the catalyst for change. Their mission is to first of all “provide people with misconceptions about mental illness, quick and easy access to information that combats stigma. And secondly, “provide people with mental illness, and those who know them, quick and easy access to information and support.”
Their goal is to rid the term “mental illness” of its negative stigma; the way there are tackling such a big issue is through education and support. They are attempting to teach the public what the term “mental illness” actually means. According to their website the “myths about mental illnesses contribute to stigma, which often prevents those who are living with it from seeking help.” Bringchange2mind defines mental illness as “a disorder of the brain – your body’s most important organ – And 1 in 6 adults suffers from brain-related illness including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and schizophrenia.” Along with this they also teach the causes of mental illnesses, ranging from one’s environment to their biological make up. They put a strong emphasis on the recovery of the people who suffer from these illnesses, “mental illnesses are treatable through medication and psychosocial therapies – allowing those who suffer from them the opportunity to lead full and productive lives.”
Through the help of social media, well known organizations and support from well known celebrities, the Bringchange2mind organization is educating those who are willing to listen. Not only do they have a very informative website but they have a Facebook Fan Page and are available on Youtube.
Links I used:
http://www.bpkids.org/site/PageServer?pagename=lrn_psa (CABF)
http://www.fountainhouse.org/ (Fountain House)
http://bringchange2mind.org/ (Their Website)
http://www.imhro.org/ (IMHRO website)
http://www.facebook.com/BringChange2Mind (Facebook Fan Page)
http://www.youtube.com/user/bringchange2mind (Youtube)
