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Find Wellness. Find Community. Find Hope. Visit dbsalliance.org for wellness info and tools, inspiring stories, podcasts and more.

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.

04/02/2026

Sometimes one of the most powerful forms of support is simply being in a space where you do not have to explain everything from the beginning. DBSA’s online support groups offer people living with depression or bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming environment to share experiences, talk through coping strategies, and support one another with hope. All groups are free of charge and designed to help people feel less alone in what they are facing.

03/30/2026

World Bipolar Day is an opportunity to move beyond surface-level awareness and toward something more meaningful: understanding, compassion, and real support. People living with bipolar disorder deserve to be met with accurate information, less stigma, and communities that know how to show up with care. Awareness matters, but support is what helps people feel seen, respected, and less alone.

03/25/2026

TRUE: Art can support individuals living with bipolar disorder by offering emotional release and helping them better understand their feelings. Creative expression serves as both a therapeutic outlet and a record of mood cycles, since artwork often reflects shifts in energy, thought patterns, or emotional tone. By looking back at their art, people can identify triggers, recognize how certain events or interactions affected them, and gain insight into their behaviors and mindset at the time. This self‑reflection provides an opportunity to understand emerging symptoms earlier and make changes that support wellness.

03/24/2026

Sleep plays a major role in mental health, especially for people living with mood disorders. Changes in sleep can sometimes be an early sign of a mood episode, which is why it is so important to pay attention to your routine. Keeping a regular sleep schedule and avoiding naps when possible can help regulate your biological clock and support emotional balance over time.

03/18/2026

Stigma doesn’t just hurt feelings. It keeps people quiet, delays treatment, and makes living with a mood disorder feel like something to hide. Advocacy is one way to change that. It turns lived experience and compassion into action that strengthens systems, challenges misinformation, and expands access to support. Every time someone speaks with honesty and care, it makes it easier for the next person to ask for help.

03/16/2026

Your story matters.

For years, Sherri kept her mental health experience private. Joining DBSA Portland changed that by giving her a community of peers who understood.

On this World Bipolar Day, we invite you to share what helped you feel ready to speak openly about your mood disorder and challenge stigma. Share your story in the comments below.

Your words may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

03/11/2026

Women are often expected to carry a lot quietly. But when depression shows up, especially around major hormonal transitions, it can feel heavier, sharper, and harder to explain. Postpartum depression and PMDD are common and serious, and they respond best to early recognition, evidence-based treatment, and consistent support. If you’re noticing a pattern, you’re allowed to ask for help before it becomes a crisis.

03/09/2026

March is here, and we are excited to begin our lead-up to World Bipolar Day on March 30.

World Bipolar Day is a time to increase understanding and compassion for a condition that is often misunderstood.

This month, DBSA invites you to open conversations about stigma, healing, and community support. Together, we can help make peer support a standard part of every mental health care plan.

Comment on how you plan to celebrate WBD!

03/03/2026

If “exercise” feels like a loaded word, you are not alone. Supporting your mental health through movement does not have to be exhausting or expensive. A short walk a few times a week can be a realistic starting point, and it can help your body feel more energized, your mind feel a little clearer, and your mood feel more supported.

This is not about pushing harder. It is about giving yourself a simple option that you can return to, especially on days when everything feels like too much. If you want additional support alongside small habit changes, DBSA peer support groups offer a place to connect with people who understand what it is like to manage mental health day to day.

02/24/2026

Cyclothymia is a bipolar spectrum condition that can involve periods of feeling more up or activated and periods of feeling lower or depressed, cycling back and forth over a long stretch of time. Even when the highs and lows feel milder, the impact on your daily life and relationships can be very real.

You deserve support that helps you feel steadier and more understood. DBSA support groups offer a space to connect with others who live with mood disorders and to learn what helps.

02/18/2026

This February, DBSA joins The STARR Coalition for Fueling the Future February—a national effort to advance mental health research.

Progress happens when science and lived experience work together.

Learn more: https://thestarr.org/futurefeb/

02/17/2026

Postpartum depression is more common than many people realize, and it is not something you can “power through.” It can include persistent sadness, anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, and difficulty bonding with the baby. ACOG notes it can also show up as intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair.

CDC data suggests about 1 in 8 postpartum people report symptoms of depression. Many people do not talk about it because of embarrassment or fear of being judged, which can delay diagnosis and care.

If you recognize yourself in this, consider telling your OB-GYN, midwife, pediatrician, or primary care clinician and asking about screening and treatment options. And if you know someone who just had a baby, sharing a post like this can be a quiet way of saying, “I see you.”

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