DBSA podcasts feature some of the nation’s leading experts on mental health, covering a wide range of topics dealing with depression, bipolar, anxiety, and more. Listen and learn about treatment options, personal wellness strategies, relationships, and more.
DBSAlliance
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DBSA podcasts feature some of the nation’s leading experts on mental health, covering a wide range of topics dealing with depression, bipolar, anxiety, and more. Listen and learn about treatment options, personal wellness strategies, relationships, and more.
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September 29, 2022
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss - Young Adult Council
<p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nearly 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020</a>. That’s one death every 11 minutes. </p><p>Coping with the loss of a loved one is challenging. It can also be difficult for people around them to know how to best support them. <a href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/about/young-adult-council/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DBSA Young Adult Council</a> members Olivia Eiler and Jamie Vaughn spoke with two co-facilitators from the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/clinical-services/survivors-suicide&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1664471909830827&usg=AOvVaw2nL4MUmGTgwFoB34Piz0mi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Survivors of Suicide</a> (SOS) bereavement support group at UMPC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1664471909831262&usg=AOvVaw2Na4Yq20mlWlKCQJNxxtb-" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> STAR-Center in Pittsburgh.</a> They share their personal experiences with suicide loss, offer practical tips for supporting survivors, and discuss resources for survivors. </p><p><strong>For Immediate Help:</strong></p><p><strong>National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline</strong></p><p><strong>Call or text 988</strong></p><p><strong>Online Resources:</strong></p><p>American Association of Suicidology</p><p>https://suicidology.org/ </p><p>American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</p><p>https://afsp.org/</p><p>Survivors of Suicide bereavement support group </p><p>https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/clinical-services/survivors-suicide</p><p>Jamey Covaleski</p><p>412-864-3346 </p><p>covaleskijj@upmc.edu </p><p>The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families</p><p>https://www.dougy.org/ </p><p>The Child Mind Institute</p><p>https://childmind.org/topics/suicide-self-harm/ </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books for Adults:</strong></p><p>After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief by Bob Baugher and Jack Jordan</p><p>No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One by Carla Fine</p><p>When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner </p><p>Why People Die by Suicide by Thomas Joiner </p><p>History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life by Jill Bialosky</p><p>I’m Sorry For Your Loss: Hope and Guidance in Managing Your Grief by Lillian L. Meyers, Ph.D. </p><p>My Son…My Son: A Guide to Healing After Death, Loss, or Suicide by Iris Bolton</p><p>Voices of Healing and Hope: Conversations on Grief after Suicide by Iris Bolton</p><p>Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt by Kevin Hines</p><p>It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn’t understand by Megan Devine</p><p>Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.</p><p>A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One by Carol Staudacher</p><p>Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child by Gary Roe</p><p>Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books for Children:</strong></p><p>Suicide Loss: What Teens Need to Know by Terri Erbacher, Ph.D. & Tony Salvatore, MA</p><p>But I Didn't Get to Say Goodbye: For Parents and Professionals Helping Child Suicide Survivors by Barbara Rubel</p><p>My Uncle Keith Died by Carol Ann Loehr, Julianne Costentino & James Mojonnier</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
September 12, 2022
Digital Perspective: A conversation about mental health and social media with Clayton Echard
<p>Many people know that social media can have a negative effect on mental health. <a href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/education/newsletters/how-to-stop-doomscrolling/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doomscrooling</a>, negative comments, cyberbullying, and tragic news events are pervasive in the realm of social media. Living with depression or bipolar can make navigating these spaces difficult, especially when peers try to find content/resources to support their mental wellness. </p><p>DBSA sat down with Clayton Echard to discuss social media, mental health, and how to find wellness and support in the digital world. Clayton is a mental health and wellness advocate, personal trainer, athlete, and star of season 26 of <a href="https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor/cast/bachelor-2022-clayton-echard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bachelor</a>. Clayton also talks about how he positively uses social media, the connection between body dysmorphia and mental health, and the importance of sharing your wellness journey. </p><p>You can find Clayton's work on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </p><p><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/xBpsJJ7nt0a1iD9FC0EH3Q2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support DBSA Today.</a></p>
August 3, 2022
I'm Living Proof: Coming to Terms with Bipolar Bonus Episode
<p>Bonus Episode from our DBSA podcast, <a href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/programs-im-living-proof/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I'm Living Proof: A Letter to my Younger Self</a>. </p><p>Make sure to subscribe to ILP on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-living-proof-a-letter-to-my-younger-self/id1567235701" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2n6FNrMgWqeChS5viLRPSX?si=4a5bfa97555f4347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. </p><p>Mik knew something was wrong when at ten years old, she experienced suicidal ideation. What started as something she couldn't understand took her on a journey which ended up with her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Now, Mik bravely shares her experience through humor and educational videos online and discusses her journey and activism with us.</p><p>MiK B is a mental health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. Mik shares her story online with others through TikTok, Instagram, and her website. She is passionate about positively impacting the mental health world through sharing her personal experiences and providing a community for people living with Bipolar disorder. Find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikb_itme/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mikb_itme?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mikb_itme</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/programs-im-living-proof/mik/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read Mik's letter</a></p><p><a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/xBpsJJ7nt0a1iD9FC0EH3Q2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support DBSA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/peer-inspiration/im-living-proof-submissions-and-guidelines/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit your letter</a></p>
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