Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Find Support
Online support groups are so helpful for parents and caregivers with busy schedules. As a parent or caregiver with a child living with a mood disorder, it can be helpful to talk to others who know what you are going through. DBSA has four different support groups specifically for parents and caregivers, including the most recently added one for newly diagnosed children. Learn more about our online support groups.
Advocating for Your Child in School
Back to school can bring anxieties up for young people, but also for parents and caregivers. Having a plan for advocating for your child’s needs and accommodations can make the transition back to the classroom smoother. Read more on how to advocate for your child at school.
Help From the DBSA Mood Crew
Help From the DBSA Mood CrewGoing back to school can be an emotional experience for children of all ages, which is why the DBSA Mood Crew® was thrilled to help with back-to-school activities. Check out the Mood Crew back-to-school worksheet to help children identify their feelings as they make their way back to the classroom.
Do a Feelings Check with Mood Crew
Young Adult Resources
The DBSA Young Adult Council (YAC) develops unique resources to support other young adults living with depression and bipolar. They use their own lived experience to help inform the way that DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education. In addition, DBSA’s weekly young adult online support group provides young adults (between the ages of 18-30) living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another.
During high school and college, YAC member Sierra had a lot of different experiences with misdiagnosis. Read more about how she navigated finding the right diagnosis and care to support her while also being a student.
For Kimberly, advocating for her child was difficult at times, but by learning from DBSA she found the tools she needed to ensure her son had the accommodations and support he needed.
Transitioning into young adulthood can be a challenging developmental time. Navigating higher education, entering the workforce, or moving out on one’s own for the first time can be even more challenging when living with a mood disorder. Listen to the members of our Young Adult Council talk about their experiences.
