http://www.mdsg.org The Mood Disorders Support (MDSG) is a non profit, self-help organization serving both individuals with depression and manic-depression (bipolar disorder), as well as their families and friends. We help people to accept and manage their illness and improve the quality of their life. This low-volume feed tracks updates to our web site and upcoming lectures. en Friday 1380 http://www.mdsg.org/pix/mdsgcats.gif http://www.mdsg.org http://mdsg.org/newsletter.html The February 2010 edition of MOODS, our newsletter, is available on our website as of February 22, 2010. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:55:55 GMT http://mdsg.org/lectures.html It Takes a Family: Harnessing the Benefits of Family Involvement in Treatment of Bipolar Disorder presented by Igor Galynker, M.D. Dr. Galynker is, among many other things, the Director of The Family Center for Bipolar Disorder at Beth Israel Medical Center. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:55:55 GMT http://mdsg.org/inthenews2009.html How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight by Lesley Alderman in the New York Times. The leading reason that people with mental health issues dont seek treatment is cost. But while affordable mental care exists, its not always easy to find or get immediate access to. The article offers advice for anyone with minimal coverage or no insurance, on finding mental health care on the cheap. MDSG didn't make it into the article however. Other useful suggestions not mentioned in the article can be found in the reader comments. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:55 GMT