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treatment options crisis preparation and management dbsa wellness toolbox psychiatrist as patient caring for the caregiver treatment options seeking mental health treatment choosing and finding mental health care therapy medications brain stimulation and other technology therapies supporting treatment communicating with your health care provider dbsa wellness toolbox wellness wheel wellness tracker living successfully with a mood disorder recovery goal setting course support benefits of peer support suicide prevention information online support groups dbsa mood crew young adults for teens support for friends and family dbsa chapters and support groups dbsa chapters in person support groups online support groups cultural and identity support groups start a dbsa support group resources for support group facilitators peer inspiration life unlimited i m living proof i m here support for loved ones family and friends parents and caregivers dbsa mood crew get involved advocacy peer specialist training start a support group mental health research support dbsa advocacy center advocacy issues mental health parity access to medication peer specialist development mental health research learn about research studies view research listings become a peer specialist what is a peer specialist dbsa peer specialist course faqs apply now support dbsa donate now ways to give planned gift options memorials tributes dbsa ambassador program partner with dbsa about dbsa our mission and vision our history meet the team for the media employment opportunities contact us who we are core beliefs board of directors scientific advisory board associate board gerald l klerman awards honorary advisory board leadership donors financials annual reports audited financial statements irs 990 living well with depression and bipolar disorder depression and bipolar support alliance dbsa is the leading national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder dbsa provides peer led support trusted resources and wellness tools for individuals living with mood disorders as well as for their family members friends parents and caregivers find support i live with a mood disorder find support share experiences and connect with others who understand i support someone with a mood disorder get support for yourself as you care for or support someone living with a mood disorder i m in crisis find wellness education gain a deeper understanding of mood disorders with trusted information for individuals families and supporters tools resources explore practical tools like the dbsa wellness wheel to help you or a loved one build a personalizes path to wellness give hope you can ensure no one has to face their darkest days alone your generosity can mean that someone a friend a neighbor a loved one finds hope and support out of the 21 million americans living with mood disorders every individual we help matters donate now find support dbsa in person and online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe welcoming place to share experiences discuss coping skills and offer each other hope online support groups in person support groups updates 2025 impact report the power of peer support read more dbsa joins coalition supporting bipartisan peer support expansion read more what donors should know about 2026 tax law changes and why giving in 2025 matters read more read more articles sign up for our newsletter peer stories naomi n i don t want to die but i don t want to live in pain my internal thoughts said to me during my suicide attempt at the age of fourteen i didn t realize until after trying to kill myself that i wanted to be alive hakeem rahim never give up three bold words written across my favorite sgi international t shirt the simple phrase resonates with a lesson that i learned cy dbsa was there during one of the most turbulent times of my life that saved me after a suicide attempt left me in the hospital the progress i made on my mental health was pretty superficial for a couple of months i stumbled upon dbsa louisville by happenstance and after a few support group meetings i started to develop my own sense of a reason to live your story can change lives transform your personal experience into meaningful support for others and help advance understanding access and rights in mental health care become a peer specialist turn lived experience into meaningful support peer specialists use their personal journeys to help others build wellness connection and hope who are peer specialists speak up for mental health advocacy turns lived experience and compassion into action helping shape systems challenge stigma and expand access to mental health support join the movement help shape the future of care people with lived experience play a vital role in mental health research ensuring studies reflect real needs lived perspectives and real world outcomes learn how to participate further action mental health parity broaden the peer specialist workforce mental health research assess the adequacy of peer support services dbsa letters of support tools for everyday wellness managing a mood disorder looks different for everyone dbsa s free wellness tools help adults kids and families build awareness routines and coping skills one day at a time dbsa wellness wheel a simple visual tool to help adults reflect on key areas of wellness like sleep relationships and self care and identify where support or balance may be needed reflect on your wellness dbsa wellness tracker track moods symptoms and daily habits over time to notice patterns prepare for appointments and better understand what supports your well being notice your patterns dbsa mood crew designed for kids and families mood crew helps children build emotional awareness and coping skills in age appropriate engaging ways together with trusted adults meet the dbsa mood crew our community is powered by generosity dbsa is proud to recognize the corporate partners foundations and individuals whose leadership level support makes our peer led programs education and advocacy possible their commitment helps ensure that people living with depression and bipolar disorder can find connection understanding and hope when they need it most view our donor wall stay in touch with dbsa learn about our upcoming programs services and ways you can become involved sign up for our newsletter follow us on social media donate contact us 500 w madison st suite 1000 chicago il 60661 p 312 642 0049 our mission dbsa provides hope help support and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders donate copyright 2026 depression and bipolar support alliance privacy policy terms of use chapter management ask the doctor question submission please submit only one question at a time error contact form not found stay connected join our mailing list to learn about our upcoming programs services and ways you can become involved subscribe what is post traumatic stress disorder ptsd feeling fear during or after a traumatic event is natural it s part of the body s fight or flight response to danger many people experience a range of reactions after trauma and most recover over time when symptoms persist a person may be diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder ptsd see common symptoms