August 25, 2010 Salvina Cappello
  tells her bipolar story of disabling psychotic manias every 2 years where she was unable to leave her mother’s house -- now controlled by medication. Graduate degree from Georgetown University, 20 yrs as a television media Research Specialist, advanced degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, working for NAMI NJ now. Salvina credits a four day seminar by DBSA entitled “Pathways to Recovery” for helping her have a “turnaround” experience. She made goals for herself on the spot -- to go back to school and to work again. She will also share lessons learned concerning her struggle with weight gain and diabetes.

September 29, 2010 Edward Ratush, MD
Q&A/Discussion re many topics --“ Part 2”, Board certified psychiatrist, has extensive experience with adults and adolescents who have depression and bipolar disorders, was an outstanding speaker at the state Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meeting. Resident of the year award at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NY. Practice in NY and NJ.

See the full schedule for all of our upcoming speakers sessions here

At our educational meetings we have an extensive library of audiotapes&videotapes. Plus literature to take.

Educational programs are the last Wed. night of the month (earlier date Nov. and Dec.) and are held at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship at 21 Normandy Heights Rd.

Peer support sessions are held 7:30 to 9:00 PM EVERY Tuesday in Morristown.    

Peer groups to call 908-377-5245 after 6PM to see if cancelled due to weather