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It's hard to imagine what goes on inside the mind of someone with OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD is more than repetitive hand-washing--it's an external and internal struggle. In this podcast, 15-year old varsity swimmer Hannah recalls her childhood--symptoms of OCD and how treatment changed her life. Hannah also shares advice for people living with OCD and those who love them.

60 million Americans struggle with insomnia every year. Are you one of them? Do you fight hypomanic nights--only to fall asleep at 3 am and struggle to get up at 7:30 for school or work? Thousands of people with bipolar disorder carry this burden--are you one of them? This podcast features 3 ways to handle a hypomanic night so you can be punctual and productive the next day!

Ellie, a college student, didn't get an ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) diagnosis until age 19. She unveils strategies for hurdles common to people with ADHD like 1) how to take exams or 2) pay attention in class or 3) talk to parents. She also shares the one thing people with ADHD don't want to hear, especially from their parents. We brainstorm Other Words besides "ADD" for things that have nothing to do with ADHD and find ourselves laughing and singing Lady Gaga along the way. (Listen and you'll know how Gaga's Born This Way relates to Ellie's philosophy on ADHD.)

Dr. John Grohol, founder and CEO of PsychCentral.com, shares the latest research on the impact of sleep on mood and wellness, and what you can do to get a better night's rest.

DBSA Executive Vice President Cindy Specht hosts Julia Cameron, best-selling author of the groundbreaking book on creativity, The Artist's Way. Julia discusses how we can all foster creativity in our daily lives.

Former DBSA President, Sue Bergeson, offers "20 Things You Can Do at No or Low Cost to Help You Cope with Depression, Stress, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder."

An Update with Dr. Daniel Pine, MD Chief of the Section on Development and Affective Neuroscience National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program DBSA Parent Volunteer Coordinator Julia Small discusses anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with Dr. Pine, who notes that anxiety can lead to depression and that better treatment of anxiety may have a positive impact on the prevention of depression. In this wide-ranging podcast discussion, Dr. Pine also touches on various treatments for anxiety and depression, provides an update on research he and his NIMH colleagues are conducting, and offers insight into the “black box” warning on SSRI antidepressants. Learn more about NIMH’s research here: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/labs-at-nimh/join-a-study/children/children-anxiety-disorders.shtml

While a Junior in college, Molly Jenkins attempted suicide - twice. Her recovery began with attending and completing a six month partial hospitalization program in Chicago, IL. Upon returning to school she became a mental health advocate because she “knew there were other people who, like me, were suffering in silence.”

DBSA Scientific Advisory Board members, Dr. Gregory Simon and Dr. Joseph Calabrese, discuss the limitations of current treatment options for mood disorders and the need within the clinical and patient communities to shift expectations and raise treatment goals to complete remission of symptoms and sustained wellness. Visit http://www.dbsalliance.org/TargetZero for more information on this campaign. Gregory Simon, MD, MPH Investigator, Center for Health Studies Group Health Cooperative Joseph R. Calabrese, MD Director, Mood Disorders Program, University Hospitals Case Medical Center

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance proudly presents "DBSA's Real Recovery Podcasts;" a biweekly conversation with leading mental health advocates, well–known authors and writers, medical experts and most importantly, consumers like you who understand the challenges of living with, and successfully managing, mood disorders. Listen to our inaugural podcast, featuring Academy Award–winning actress, writer and mental health educator, Patty Duke. Ms. Duke talks openly about her own experiences as a consumer and offers advice and hope to fellow consumers and their loved ones in this brief, but inspiring podcast. New podcasts are available every couple of weeks, including upcoming segments on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and other emergent technologies and treatments, a conversation with highly regarded author and psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison, and an in–depth interview with DBSA President, Sue Bergeson.

In this episode of DBSA's Real Recovery Podcast, Maria Heim has a conversation with consumer Garrett Aguzier about trancranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, one of the emergent technologies being used to treat depression. While DBSA does not endorse specific treatments or medications, we will be talking to experts and consumers about the wide range of new treatments available to people living with mood disorders. The experiences and perspectives provided are solely those of our guests.

In this edition of DBSA's Real Recovery Podcasts, host Keith Romero and guest Gloria Pope, DBSA's director of advocacy and public policy, discuss the recommended extension of black box warnings for antidepressents for consumers between 18–25. What does the recommendation really mean and what's the likely impact on consumers?

DBSA's Director of Peer Services, Lisa Goodale, speaks with Keith Romero about the innovative Certified Peer Specialists Training. A recovery–oriented concept that is entering the mental healthcare field, Certified Peer Specialists are people diagnosed with mood disorders helping their peers lead successful and happy lives. Goodale details the training process and explains who is eligible for the training as well as where the program is offered.

John McManamy, author of 'Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You, That You Need To Know', speaks with host Cindy Specht about the his book, his perspective and mood disorders. DBSA is pleased to have Mr.. McManamy as our guest for the inaugural DBSA Author Chat.

Actress and playwright, Victoria Maxwell speaks with DBSA's Maria Heim about her role as a mental health educator. Maxwell talks about her diagnosis and how she has learned to use humor as a wellness tool.

DBSA's Chapter Recruitment Manager, Elizabeth Siegel, talks with Cheryl Naughton of DBSA Loganville/Snellville about how local chapters are formed.

DBSA's former Scientific Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Ellen Frank, spoke with Matt Mattson, director of training, for the newest edition of DBSA's Real Recovery Podcasts. Their conversation hit important topics such as how Making Recovery Real training impacts her practice, what recovery means to her and her own experience as a physician and researcher. Dr. Ellen Frank is professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the depression and manic depression prevention program at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. She is one of the nation's leading researchers on mood disorders and her expertise is a tremendous asset to DBSA.

Jared Sherman, founder and president of Generation Y support group, speaks with DBSA's Kevin Siembor about his unique part support group. "Gen Y" is run by, and for, teenagers and helps them deal with mood disorders, whether members themselves are diagnosed or if they're family members. Topics discussed include: stigma, supporting family members, recovery tools and age.

Award–winning author Janet Ruth Young speaks with DBSA's Maria Heim about her book, "The Opposite of Music." Written from the perspective of a teenage whose father is struggling with depression, Young's book is a great read for all ages.

Best–selling author Andrew Solomon speaks with DBSA's Director of Programs, Cindy Specht about his book, The Noonday Demon.