NYC Depression & Mood-Disorder Group
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NYC Depression & Mood-Disorder Group
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About the Support Groups/Mood Disorders/Projects/Committees
The New York City Depression & Mood-Disorder Group is a FREE psychoeducational support group in Manhattan, that attracts members from all five boroughs, Westchester, New Jersey & Connecticut. The group provides support for persons diagnosed and currently being treated for mood disorders: depression & bipolar disorder, as well as their family members & friends. Support group members include a community of persons dedicated to their wellness & their recovery.
We are the proud recipient of a 1999 award for providing outstanding support to persons with depressive illnesses.
What We Do:
At each meeting, we first gather for announcements & introduce ourselves. We then divide into smaller groups, led by trained facilitators, who have experience facilitating the exchange of ideas & experiences in group settings. Smaller groups ensure that members will have an opportunity to participate by sharing their experiences. Although we encourage all members to share personal experiences & feelings, those who wish to observe without speaking are welcome. We request that all discussions remain confidential, to allow members to feel safe discussing all aspects of living with mood disorders.
Depression includes persons with:
*unipolar/clinical/major depression
*dysthymia
*atypical depression
Symptoms of Depression include:
*sad, anxious, or empty mood
*loss of pleasure or interest
*difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
*feelings of guilt or worthlessness
*disturbed sleep patterns
*persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, & chronic pain
*fatigue/loss of energy
*change in appetite/weight
*slowed movements or inability to stay still
*feelings of hopelessness/pessimism
*thoughts of death/suicide/suicide attempts
Bipolar Diosrder includes persons with:
*manic-depressive illness
*hypomania
*bipolar types I & II disorders
Symptoms of Mania include:
*feeling unusually high, euphoric, or irritable
*needing less sleep
*talking a lot or feeling that you can't stop talking
*being easily distracted
*having many ideas go through your head very quickly
*doing things that feel good but have negative consequences
*having feelings of greatness
*making many plans for activities or feeling that you have to keep moing
*poor judgement
*inappropriate social behavior
Projects/Committees - New Volunteers Always Welcome!
*Advocacy/Anti-Stigma Committee
*Employment Workshop Planning Series
*Facilitator Training Program
*Group Newsletter
*Information & referral to local mental health resources in New York City
*Lending Library
*Outreach/Cleaning Co-Op - Phone/Visitation Program
Resource information available at all groups
*Social Events Committee
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Calendar
2008
Please call 917 445.2399 for updated scheduling information.
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Location/Contact Information
We welcome your participation, and ask that you arrive promptly so we may begin on time. If you arrive late, please enter quietly, so as not to disrupt groups already in progress.
Before attending your first meeting, please send us an e-mail with your name, phone number, & times you can be reached. A group member will call & answer your questions about the group, and provide location information.
E-Mail: nycdmdg@aol.com
Web Site: http://hometown.aol.com/nycdmdg/myhomepage/business.html
Phone: 917 445.2399
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