Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - National Headquarters

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Through 500+ support groups and 160+ chapters, DBSA reaches people with in-person and online peer support and easy-to-understand information on depression and bipolar disorder.

As the year comes to a close, many of us reflect on what helped us get through it. For people living with depression and...
12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, many of us reflect on what helped us get through it. For people living with depression and bipolar disorder, support is not a nice-to-have. It can be the difference between isolation and connection. Your year-end gift to DBSA helps strengthen peer support, education, and resources so more people can find care that feels steady and safe. If you are looking for a meaningful way to close out the year, this is one way to help someone feel less alone. https://bit.ly/44wuv80

Depression and bipolar disorder are more common than many people realize, and support cannot be seasonal. An estimated 2...
12/30/2025

Depression and bipolar disorder are more common than many people realize, and support cannot be seasonal. An estimated 21 million U.S. adults experience a major depressive episode in a given year, and bipolar disorder affects millions more. DBSA helps people find peer-led community, education, and steadier footing when life feels heavy. Year-end gifts help keep that support accessible for people who need real understanding and real tools, not just encouragement to push through. https://bit.ly/44wuv80

Some days, living with a mood disorder looks like strength. Other days, it looks like simply getting through the day wit...
12/26/2025

Some days, living with a mood disorder looks like strength. Other days, it looks like simply getting through the day with care for yourself intact. DBSA’s Living Successfully with a Mood Disorder is a warm, practical resource that helps you understand depression and bipolar disorder, sort through treatment options, and build a personal plan for living well over time. If you have been wanting something that feels steady and supportive instead of overwhelming, this is a really good place to start. https://bit.ly/3L5Zp0l

Staying connected to support should not require extra effort. DBSA’s mailing list is a simple way to keep resources, pro...
12/23/2025

Staying connected to support should not require extra effort. DBSA’s mailing list is a simple way to keep resources, programs, and community updates within reach, especially when your energy and capacity shift week to week. If you want practical reminders that support exists and that you are not navigating depression or bipolar disorder alone, this is a steady place to start. Sign up for the DBSA mailing list to stay connected to what is available when you need it. https://bit.ly/45L9yUh

PTSD does not stay neatly outside of work hours. For many women, it can show up in ways coworkers may not recognize righ...
12/22/2025

PTSD does not stay neatly outside of work hours. For many women, it can show up in ways coworkers may not recognize right away, difficulty concentrating after a trigger, sudden fatigue, emotional numbness, or a nervous system that stays on high alert. Because PTSD in women does not always look the way people expect, many feel pressure to keep pushing, explain less than they need to, or carry symptoms quietly while still trying to perform at a high level.

Workplaces can play a meaningful role in support when leaders and teams understand that trauma can affect energy, attention, emotional safety, and trust over time. A more trauma-informed lens can reduce stigma and make it easier for women to ask for what they need without feeling like they have to prove their pain. Understanding PTSD in women includes understanding how it can live inside everyday life, including the workday.

DBSA would like to thank Lundbeck for generously sponsoring this initiative and supporting efforts to raise awareness and amplify the voices of women living with PTSD. https://bit.ly/3Yyn6Bw

12/21/2025

In some cultures, PTSD is not just unspoken—it’s invisible. Pain is internalized. Therapy is discouraged. Seeking help can be viewed as weakness. And yet, the symptoms remain.

One participant shared:
”In my culture, mental issues and mental disabilities are, like, almost a sin, like they don’t exist, and you deal with your problems, and that’s it.” – F***y

Cultural silence around trauma doesn’t mean healing isn’t needed. It means healing is harder to access—and stigma stands in the way. DBSA is committed to helping people feel seen, heard, and supported, regardless of where they come from or what they’ve been told.

It’s time to name the silence and replace it with support. DBSA would like to thank Lundbeck for generously sponsoring this initiative and supporting efforts to raise awareness and amplify the voices of women living with PTSD. https://bit.ly/3Yyn6Bw

12/20/2025

Most conversations about PTSD still default to combat, but trauma does not wear a uniform. Nearly 70% of women in the U.S. experience traumatic events, and 1 in 4 has experienced sexual violence. For many survivors of domestic violence, PTSD can remain present for decades and may be linked to lasting health and brain impacts long after the immediate danger ends.
This is why PTSD awareness has to be broader, more compassionate, and more accurate about what women may be carrying. PTSD does not always look dramatic or obvious. Sometimes it looks like a body that never fully relaxes, a mind that stays on alert, or a nervous system that has been in survival mode for far too long. Every survivor deserves to be seen clearly and supported fully. DBSA would like to thank Lundbeck for generously sponsoring this initiative and supporting efforts to raise awareness and amplify the voices of women living with PTSD. https://www.dbsalliance.org/education/ptsd-awareness-and-education/

12/19/2025

Suicidal thoughts can feel overwhelming, but they are temporary. Su***de is not. These thoughts are signals that you need support right now, not judgments about who you are or what your future holds. They are symptoms of an illness that can be treated.

If you are feeling unsafe, reach out to a trusted person, contact a health care professional, or go to a place where you do not have to sit with these feelings alone. Tell someone what is happening. Asking for help is an act of survival and courage.
You can get through this moment and the ones that follow.

12/19/2025

1 in 10 women will experience PTSD during their lifetime, compared to roughly 1 in 20 men. If sexual violence is involved, the odds soar. PTSD impacts up to 40% of women in those circumstances. Left unrecognized, it often presents through physical pain, emotional numbing, or chronic anxiety. Let’s lift the veil and give women hope through better understanding and care.
This is a reminder that PTSD does not have to look dramatic to be real. Many women are carrying symptoms that are easy for others to miss and even easier for women to dismiss in themselves. Naming these experiences can be a first step toward feeling less alone and more supported.
DBSA would like to thank Lundbeck for generously sponsoring this initiative and supporting efforts to raise awareness and amplify the voices of women living with PTSD. https://bit.ly/3Yyn6Bw

Each year, DBSA supports more than 20,000 online and in-person support group meetings through our 80 chapters, offering ...
12/18/2025

Each year, DBSA supports more than 20,000 online and in-person support group meetings through our 80 chapters, offering connection and hope to more than 250,000 people. As we recognize forty years of peer support, we remain committed to expanding access so people can find help when and where they need it.

We are grateful to the sponsors whose generosity made our 40th Anniversary events and activities possible. Their support helps us build brighter futures together.

Choosing the right type of health-care provider can impact how you feel, how supported you are, and how effective your t...
12/16/2025

Choosing the right type of health-care provider can impact how you feel, how supported you are, and how effective your treatment becomes. At DBSA, we help individuals understand what to look for: someone who listens, who understands mood disorders, who welcomes lived experience into the conversation.

If you’re evaluating your care team or thinking of making a change, consider asking: What has been most helpful so far? What might you need more of? What questions haven’t been asked yet? These reflections open the door to more empowered care.

As we approach the close of the year, we reflect with gratitude on the thousands of people who found community through D...
12/15/2025

As we approach the close of the year, we reflect with gratitude on the thousands of people who found community through DBSA’s peer support groups and educational programs. Every contribution helps sustain and expand the resources that individuals living with mood disorders rely on during their most vulnerable moments.

Your year-end gift ensures these supports remain accessible to anyone who needs them. Thank you for helping us continue this mission. https://www.dbsalliance.org/its-the-season-of-support-make-a-gift-today?utm_source=YE&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=YE

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