Genetics and Bipolar Disorder
May 28, 2008
2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time
(3:00 p.m. Eastern, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, Noon Pacific)
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Dr. Melvin G. McInnis
Join Melvin McInnis, MD, FRCPsych, to discuss cutting-edge topics relating to bipolar disorder and genetic testing. Dr McInnis is the Thomas B. and Nancy Upjohn Woodworth Professor of Bipolar Disorder and Depression, Professor of Psychiatry with the Department of Psychiatry and Depression Center at the University of Michigan.
Dr. McInnis is an established and internationally renowned researcher in the genetics of bipolar disorder. He has published widely in the field and is an active participant in one of the largest and longest-standing collaborations on the illness that began as the NIMH Genetics Initiative for Bipolar Disorder. This endeavor (known colloquially as the "G11") now consists of a collaboration among 11 universities within the U.S.A. and is dedicated to bipolar disorder genetics.
Dr. McInnis has a relatively rare combination of research and clinical experience. He has extensive laboratory leadership experience in a molecular genetics laboratory, as well as experience in genetic analyses and bioinformatics, and a published record of these accomplishments. He also is a recognized clinical expert in assessment and management of patients with complex mood disorders.
Listen to our DBSA Real Recovery Podcast featuring Dr. McInnis on the topic of "Genetics and Bipolar Disorder."
Submit a question for Dr. McInnis to address during the DBSA Ask the Doctor Chat featuring Dr. McInnis on May 28th. Please note, due to time restrictions, Dr. McInnis may not be able to answer all questions submitted, but will make every effort to try to address as many as possible. Thank you for your understanding and your participation!
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/R?i=uA8qWFdoKCVamTjzKXMo9Q
Friday, May 23, 2008
New Peer-Led Roundtables at Conference
You Spoke, We Listened — New Peer-Led Roundtables at Conference
Every year, you tell us that networking and sharing with peers, and learning from each other, are some of the most important benefits of our conferences. With this year’s theme, “The Power of Peers,” what better time to offer you more new ways to do that?
At the 2008 National Conference, we’re excited to offer you Power of Peers Roundtables. In these peer-led, small group discussions, network with peers from around the country, share knowledge and be creative. See what it’s like to have the Power of Peers on your side—the power of new friends, novel solutions and practical tools for a lifetime of wellness!
Every year, you tell us that networking and sharing with peers, and learning from each other, are some of the most important benefits of our conferences. With this year’s theme, “The Power of Peers,” what better time to offer you more new ways to do that?
At the 2008 National Conference, we’re excited to offer you Power of Peers Roundtables. In these peer-led, small group discussions, network with peers from around the country, share knowledge and be creative. See what it’s like to have the Power of Peers on your side—the power of new friends, novel solutions and practical tools for a lifetime of wellness!
Please Help: Mental Health Parity
Mental Health Parity
It's the Moment We've All Been Waiting For
DBSA Supporter, here is the latest Advocacy Alert:
Click here to send a letter NOW!
After seven years and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, victory is finally within reach. We are so close to the enactment of Mental Health Parity, legislation that would end the discrimination in health coverage between mental illness and “physical” illnesses like diabetes or heart disease.
In March, following the Senate’s passage of S. 558, and House passage of H.R. 1424, informal negotiations began to create one, final bill. Now that both bills have been passed in both houses, it would be so easy to take a break or move on to the next issue. But, we can’t! Unfair barriers still exist that continue to block millions of Americans from getting the treatment, they so desperately need.
Send a letter NOW!
Due to the need for Congress to lift those barriers, and a limited number of legislative days to do so, it is crucial that a compromise bill is reached. A bill that both House of Representatives and the Senate can agree on.
Your legislators need to hear from YOU, the voters back home. Please, send letters to all of your legislators NOW. Ask them to work together to reconcile any differences between the two versions of the bill. Ask them to call on their colleagues in the House and Senate to negotiate a strong Mental Health Parity law. Simply put, we can’t wait forever. Mental Health Parity needs to be passed this year.
Click here to Connect and Be Counted!
One Person Can Make a Difference.Remember May is Mental Health Month.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
730 N. Franklin St., Ste 501Chicago, IL 60610
(800) 826-3632
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/R?i=yoZEGXiXFQTvtrcE_sujhA..
It's the Moment We've All Been Waiting For
DBSA Supporter, here is the latest Advocacy Alert:
Click here to send a letter NOW!
After seven years and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, victory is finally within reach. We are so close to the enactment of Mental Health Parity, legislation that would end the discrimination in health coverage between mental illness and “physical” illnesses like diabetes or heart disease.
In March, following the Senate’s passage of S. 558, and House passage of H.R. 1424, informal negotiations began to create one, final bill. Now that both bills have been passed in both houses, it would be so easy to take a break or move on to the next issue. But, we can’t! Unfair barriers still exist that continue to block millions of Americans from getting the treatment, they so desperately need.
Send a letter NOW!
Due to the need for Congress to lift those barriers, and a limited number of legislative days to do so, it is crucial that a compromise bill is reached. A bill that both House of Representatives and the Senate can agree on.
Your legislators need to hear from YOU, the voters back home. Please, send letters to all of your legislators NOW. Ask them to work together to reconcile any differences between the two versions of the bill. Ask them to call on their colleagues in the House and Senate to negotiate a strong Mental Health Parity law. Simply put, we can’t wait forever. Mental Health Parity needs to be passed this year.
Click here to Connect and Be Counted!
One Person Can Make a Difference.Remember May is Mental Health Month.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
730 N. Franklin St., Ste 501Chicago, IL 60610
(800) 826-3632
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/R?i=yoZEGXiXFQTvtrcE_sujhA..
Dr. Kay Jamison is keynote at the DBSA 2008 National Conference
DBSA 2008 National Conference
Tap into the "Power of Peers" this September as DBSA presents a conference of compelling educational workshops, pre- and post-conference institutes and an unprecedented lineup of renowned keynote speakers. DBSA offers a unique peer-centered perspective 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.
JOIN US:September 10-14, 2008Norfolk, Virginia
NEW! Download Preliminary Conference Brochure
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF …
INSPIRATION… through the unique peer perspectives of an unprecedented lineup of internationally-known KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.
FRIDAYKeynoteP. Deegan, PhD Researcher &Educator
SATURDAYKeynoteK. Jamison, PhD Researcher &Author
SATURDAY Co-KeynoteR. CohenBest-Selling Author
SATURDAYCo-KeynoteLarry FricksEducator &Advocate
KNOWLEDGE… through more than 16 peer-focused EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS led by leading experts, educators, authors and consumer advocates.
SKILLS… through 4 in-depth PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES that offer recovery-based tools and strategies to consumers, veterans, peer specialists and family members.
LAUGHTER… through a special STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT put on by 8 conference attendees and comedian, counselor, author and founder of Stand Up for Mental Health, David Granirer.
CONNECTION… through the FRIENDS RECEPTION featuring a silent auction as well as readings and book-signing by Richard M. Cohen, author of Strong at the Broken Places, and Larry Fricks.
ENCOURAGEMENT… through SUPPORT GROUPS held during the conference to provide a forum for mutual acceptance and self-discovery.
PEERS… through a conference COMMUNITY where you can connect with old and new friends to network and share stories, wellness tips … and hope.
Tap into the "Power of Peers" this September as DBSA presents a conference of compelling educational workshops, pre- and post-conference institutes and an unprecedented lineup of renowned keynote speakers. DBSA offers a unique peer-centered perspective 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.
JOIN US:September 10-14, 2008Norfolk, Virginia
NEW! Download Preliminary Conference Brochure
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF …
INSPIRATION… through the unique peer perspectives of an unprecedented lineup of internationally-known KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.
FRIDAYKeynoteP. Deegan, PhD Researcher &Educator
SATURDAYKeynoteK. Jamison, PhD Researcher &Author
SATURDAY Co-KeynoteR. CohenBest-Selling Author
SATURDAYCo-KeynoteLarry FricksEducator &Advocate
KNOWLEDGE… through more than 16 peer-focused EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS led by leading experts, educators, authors and consumer advocates.
SKILLS… through 4 in-depth PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES that offer recovery-based tools and strategies to consumers, veterans, peer specialists and family members.
LAUGHTER… through a special STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT put on by 8 conference attendees and comedian, counselor, author and founder of Stand Up for Mental Health, David Granirer.
CONNECTION… through the FRIENDS RECEPTION featuring a silent auction as well as readings and book-signing by Richard M. Cohen, author of Strong at the Broken Places, and Larry Fricks.
ENCOURAGEMENT… through SUPPORT GROUPS held during the conference to provide a forum for mutual acceptance and self-discovery.
PEERS… through a conference COMMUNITY where you can connect with old and new friends to network and share stories, wellness tips … and hope.
NAMI will be on PBS and MTV next week.
I know this is old news but luckily with the internet we have archives.
PBS - DEPRESSION: Out of theShadows
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. EDT, PBS will premiere the documentary DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows, followed by a panel discussion with NAMI medical director Ken Duckworth, M.D., moderated by broadcast journalist Jane Pauley. The program is part of the PBS, "Take One Step" public health campaign in which NAMI is the national outreach partner.
MTV - True Life: I Have Schizophrenia
On Thursday, May 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the MTV cable network will run an episode of True Life: I Have Schizophrenia, part of the award-winning MTV documentary series that explores issues affecting young people. Amber Main, 19, of NAMI Virginia (Hampton-Newport News) will be featured along with two other young people living with schizophrenia. Main was diagnosed last year and is active in NAMI's In Our Own Voice Program. NAMI medical director, Ken Duckworth, M.D., will answer questions on the show's blog following the broadcast.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Nobody Nowhere by Donna Williams
this is "the extraordinary autobiography of an autistic." donna williams may not have been able to communicate "her world" to "the world" through conversation or emotion, but she defintely can write well. from vivid descriptions of her lack or response to being beated by her mother to her incredible views on how she does relates to the world outside and through her different characters are amazing. I found myself at times saying "yes, that is great."
if you know anyone with this horrid disability, or you are just interested like myself who reads these for fun, this is a must read. just don't fall for the old trap that every autistic is the same or even similar. they are as different as u and I. there are low functioning and high functioning. donna is part of the latter.
the only real problem I had was he description of her treatment. if it really was corrected enough so that she can manage it without meds, then I commend her. she's one of the few of which diet changes lowered symptoms.
i've heard autistics referred to as dumb, retarded, or slow, and this book shows contrary. in fact she is unltra-smart. one more ding for mental health awareness and stigma busters. :-D
if you know anyone with this horrid disability, or you are just interested like myself who reads these for fun, this is a must read. just don't fall for the old trap that every autistic is the same or even similar. they are as different as u and I. there are low functioning and high functioning. donna is part of the latter.
the only real problem I had was he description of her treatment. if it really was corrected enough so that she can manage it without meds, then I commend her. she's one of the few of which diet changes lowered symptoms.
i've heard autistics referred to as dumb, retarded, or slow, and this book shows contrary. in fact she is unltra-smart. one more ding for mental health awareness and stigma busters. :-D
Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Persig
when I was in college everyone was ranting about robert persig's book zen and the art of motorcycle maintence. Being and english literature major, I could barely finish the books I had to read let alone something for pleasure. [sidebar: I'm sure that if I had the meds then, I would have been a better reader.]
I finished it finally a couple weeks ago. I'd have to say it is a good book, but being the critic I am, I have to give a fair review.
i'll start by pointing out a few things that irritated me. [WARNING: I'm really good at spoiling plots so excuse me.]
first, the whole referring to himself as the third person. I'd probably be ok if he didn't use that crazy name to do it. I mean comon, the book would have been just as good as if it had been written as though they were memories. It is a memoir right, hell even if it isn't true, itd be better.
Second is the whole basis for this trip is so he can write his "chataqua" and reminice about the time he went mad.
a third (i did say 3 right?), how can someone instantly recover like he does?
I didn't really get too much out of the relationship between the zen of maintence and the "chataqua" either. I'm just such a bastard for being this way about literature, but if there wern't critics, literatre would probably suck.
good things I liked. Did an ok job of describing obsession and demonstrating what can happen when taken too far. Also his expression in the writing is simple and easy to follow, even describing the mind of a far out genius.
Is it worth reading? Yes. Don't let my criticism imply that I didn't like the work. It is a great work.
[note: sorry for the punctuation in this post. I'm trying the new mobile post features. I can't believe how fast these kids type on those phone pads. just do some eavesdropping at the mall. I'm glad I have my treo.]
I finished it finally a couple weeks ago. I'd have to say it is a good book, but being the critic I am, I have to give a fair review.
i'll start by pointing out a few things that irritated me. [WARNING: I'm really good at spoiling plots so excuse me.]
first, the whole referring to himself as the third person. I'd probably be ok if he didn't use that crazy name to do it. I mean comon, the book would have been just as good as if it had been written as though they were memories. It is a memoir right, hell even if it isn't true, itd be better.
Second is the whole basis for this trip is so he can write his "chataqua" and reminice about the time he went mad.
a third (i did say 3 right?), how can someone instantly recover like he does?
I didn't really get too much out of the relationship between the zen of maintence and the "chataqua" either. I'm just such a bastard for being this way about literature, but if there wern't critics, literatre would probably suck.
good things I liked. Did an ok job of describing obsession and demonstrating what can happen when taken too far. Also his expression in the writing is simple and easy to follow, even describing the mind of a far out genius.
Is it worth reading? Yes. Don't let my criticism imply that I didn't like the work. It is a great work.
[note: sorry for the punctuation in this post. I'm trying the new mobile post features. I can't believe how fast these kids type on those phone pads. just do some eavesdropping at the mall. I'm glad I have my treo.]
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