“When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade” – DBSA WV Conference

Ted Glance presenting “Forensic Mental Health”
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade..”
Dr. Walter Byrd presenting “Treatment Resistant Depression”
DBSA WV board member Marylou Neidig overseeing conference tech operations
Yoga instructor, Deborah Layton presenting “Yoga for Depression and Anxiety”
Mental Health Advocate and former Olympic athlete, Amy Gamble speaking about her personal story of mental health recovery after being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

DBSA WV Conference – Dr. Chandran’s Overview of Bipolar Disorder and Current Treatments

Sylvia Chico Introduces Dr. Chandran
Dr. Chandran

Fall 2021 Mystic Mountain DBSA WV Retreat

Last fall folks from DBSA WV were privileged to participate in an Equine Immersion Experience at Mystic Mountain.  Horses Ellie, Shaq, and Issac, along with Judy the donkey, were assisted by Diane Gaston-Market and Jeanne Phillips in helping our group members learn more about more about ourselves and each other.  Horses, being prey animals, have the built-in ability to read energy and invisible intentions of humans.  Through walking, feeding, and grooming our new four-legged friends, DBSA WV participants strengthened communication skills, experienced empowerment, and explored a higher connection to self.  If you ever have the opportunity to be part of an equine experience, take it!  You will have so much fun while learning so much about yourself!

DBSA WV at the NIH Conference Center

DBSA WV Facilitator Training Conference

Jill Burgos, Chapter Relations Manager from DBSA National & Olivia Shuttlesworth, President DBSA WV
Dave Sanders presenting for Mental Health First Aid
Presenter James Matney and role play group