Happy 2010!

DBSA-Jackson is off to a great start in 2010 with two support group meetings thus far. If you would like more information on our support group, please look at the information column at the right hand of this page. Thanks and have a great day!

Coming soon...new website at www.dbsajackson.org.

Dr. Jaramillo speaks and DBSA Christmas Party

Dr. Jaramillo spoke to A Better Tomorrow this evening and shared information about medications, treatments and his new position in the field of consulting psychiatry. A large group gathered for the event including several first time attendees. We are thankful for each person's attendance and we thanked Dr. Jaramillo for his years of speaking to us with a display award from the group.

For 2009 DBSA will hold its annual Christmas Party at the home of Ron and Wendy. The party will be on Friday, December 18, at 6:30 PM. Members are encouraged to come out and enjoy this time of celebrating the holidays together. More information (including directions) were given out tonight and will be handed out again at the next two meetings, December 10 and 17. Hope everyone can make it out to enjoy these times of sharing.

NAMI to host annual Christmas Party

NAMI Jackson will host their annual Christmas Party at the Peer Support Center on December 11 at 6:30 PM. Local entertainment, door prizes, games and food will fill this fun night with our fellow consumers and loved ones. Feel free to contact Will for more information.

Brooke Shields speaks out about depression

Thanks to a member of our group for sending this story our way about actress Brooke Shields and her battle with depression after the birth of her children.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20320408,00.html

Dr. Jaramillo rescheduled for December 3

Everyone please note that Dr. Jaramillo's presentation has been rescheduled for our December 3 meeting. We will met in our regular room (Medical Founders' Room A) at 6:30 PM to hear Dr. Jaramillo speak and then have a period of questions and answers. Please make every effort to be at this special meeting as the chapter will be presenting Dr. Jaramillo with a special "going away" award due to his moving to Nashville at the first of the year.

Hope to see you all on Thursday evening!

German soccer star loses life to stigma

In Germany, the national team goalkeeper took his own life today after saying he was "afraid" to seek further treatment for depression. Thousands of fans have left their condolences outside his home stadium in Hanover. Read the story here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/11/11/soccer.goalkeeper.suicide/index.html

Dr. Jaramillo to reschedule presentation

Due to a conflict of schedules, Dr. Jaramillo will not be able to be with us this evening. We will still have our regular support group time at 6:30 PM in Medical Founders Room A with Will facilitating the discussion tonight.

Dr. Jaramillo to speak this week

Dr. Juan Jaramillo will be speaking to our meeting of A Better Tomorrow on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM in Medical Founders' Room A.

Dr. Jaramillo has recently accepted a position at Vanderbilt University and will be moving to Nashville at the end of this year. For several years, Dr. Jaramillo has provided his professional insight into the illnesses and challenges we face with mood disorders and we will be thanking him after his presentation with the giving of an award. Please make every effort to attend this special evening.

New officer makes big contributions to DBSA-Jackson

Special thanks to Thomas Davis who has been working tirelessly on the chapter level to reach out for new opportunities to spread the word about DBSA-Jackson. In addition to new printed materials and new displays, Thomas is in the process of setting up a 24-hour, 7 day a week messaging service for our chapter so that when people call for assistance they can leave messages that will then be responded to by one of our officers. We also have a new official chapter e-mail DBSAJacksonTN@gmail.com. This e-mail will be used for the sending out of communications from the officers and will give us an official chapter e-mail to pass on when office holders change.
Thanks Thomas for all your hard work!

Minds on the Edge to air on PBS Channel 10 of Memphis

The new public television program Minds on the Edge will be shown throughout the Mid-South on PBS Channel 10 out of Memphis this Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM according to local media guides. This presentation is an excellent introduction to the problems of those living with severe mental illness and would be a great video for showing to friends and family. Spread the word about this great program that premiered in West Tennessee a few weeks ago at Union University.