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Revision as of 12:24, 8 February 2009
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (formerly the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association or NDMDA) is a non profit organization which provides support groups for people with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their friends and family. DBSA's scope, in addition to facilitating support groups, includes outreach, education and advocacy regarding depression and bipolar disorder.[1] DBSA employs a small staff and operates with the guidance of a Scientific Advisory Board.[2]
DBSA sponsors online[3] and "face to face"[4] support groups. A nonrandomized study found participants in such groups reported their coping skills, medication compliance, and acceptance of their illness correlated with participation. Member hospitalization decreased by 49% (from 82% to 33%).[5] Following an initial meeting, members were found to be 6.8 more times likely to attend subsequent meetings if accompanied by a member the first time.[6]
References
- ^ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. "About DBSA". Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. "2007 Scientific Advisory Board". Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. "Online Support Group Entrance". Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. "Find a support group". Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ Kurtz, Linda F. (1988). "Mutual aid for affective disorders: the manic depressive and depressive association". American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 58 (1): 152–155. ISSN 0002-9432. PMID 3344801.
- ^ Powell, Thomas J. (2000). "Encouraging People With Mood Disorders to Attend a Self-Help Group". Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 20 (11): 2270–2288. doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.2000.tb02436.x. ISSN 0021-9029.
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