DBSA 2009 National Conference

September 10, 2009 until September 13, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Find empowerment through "PEER CONNECTIONS" this September as DBSA hosts a conference of compelling keynote presentations, educational workshops, and pre- and post-conference institutes. 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.

September 10-13, 2009
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

MAKE THE CONNECTION >>>
Join us for a weekend of:

INSPIRATION…through the unique perspectives of our KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.

Crystal Crawford CEO Educator Advocate Lay Minister	David Granirer Stand-up Comic Counselor Author Consumer	Bryce Mackie Filmmaker Student Advocate Consumer
Victoria Maxwell Playwright Actress Educator Consumer	Darby Penney Researcher Advocate Author Ex-patient

KNOWLEDGE…through more than 16 peer-focused EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS led by leading experts, educators, authors, and consumer leaders.

SKILLS…through 4 in-depth PRE- OR POST-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES that offer recovery-based tools and strategies to consumers, peer specialists, and family members.

LAUGHTER (back by popular demand)…through a special STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT put on by 10 conference attendees and comedian, counselor, author, and founder of Stand Up for Mental Health David Granirer. A huge hit at the 2008 conference--you'll be inspired, empowered, and quite possibly hysterical with laughter!

CONNECTION…through PEER ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS where peers share ideas and personal strategies based on their lived experience about a variety of wellness-focused topics.

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.

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