August 25, 2010

Salvina Cappello

tells her bipolar story of disabling psychotic manias every 2 years where she was unable to leave her mother’s house -- now controlled by medication. Graduate degree from Georgetown University, 20 yrs as a television media Research Specialist, advanced degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, working for NAMI NJ now. Salvina credits a four day seminar by DBSA entitled “Pathways to Recovery” for helping her have a “turnaround” experience. She made goals for herself on the spot -- to go back to school and to work again. She will also share lessons learned concerning her struggle with weight gain and diabetes.

September 29, 2010

Edward Ratush, MD

Q&A/Discussion re many topics --“ Part 2”, Board certified psychiatrist, has extensive experience with adults and adolescents who have depression and bipolar disorders, was an outstanding speaker at the state Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meeting. Resident of the year award at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NY. Practice in NY and NJ.

October 27, 2010

Ivan Goldberg, MD -- Our yearly speaker

Ivan Goldberg. MD. "Ask the Doctor" on ALL aspects of mood disorders. First two Mini-topics (1) The use of antidepressants to treat people with bipolar depression (2) Common cognitive errors in people with depression. Dr. Goldberg is a psychopharmacologist in active private practice, retired from the faculty of the Dept. of Psychiatry of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia U. after 30+ yrs., formerly on the staff of NIMH, helps train facilitators at the NY chapter. He was the winner of the DBSA Award for advisor. Author of Questions & Answers About Depression and it Treatment, being revised. See his website “Depression Central” -- lots of good information.

November 10, 2010

Rochelle Zozula, PhD, DABSM

"The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Your Health", behavioral sleep medicine coordinator, board certified in Sleep Medicine, at The Center for Sleep Medicine at Capital Health in Hamilton. Dr. Zozula gave an outstanding talk to DBSA Princeton.

December 8, 2010

Adam J. Cohen, MD

Adam J. Cohen, MD, "Bullying" then Q&A on all child, adolescent & young adult topics. Dr. Cohen received his B.A. degree from UPenn,, graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Buffalo Medical school, received Fellowships in Child Psychiatry from St. Luke/Roosevelt Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Ctr. in NYC. Residency also at Beth Israel Medical Ctr. Diplomate in psychiatry. (Note that Dr. Adams is Michael Giuliano, MD’s new associate. Dr Giuliano has spoken to our group many times).

January 26, 2011

Panel of people living with mood disorders tell of their successes

- what it was like, how it got better, and what it is like now. Programs like these have been well-received always.

February 23, 2011

Jeffrey Wolff, MD

Vice Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Morristown Memorial Hospital, trained at NYU, Bellevue & Downstate Medical Center.

March 30, 2011

Howard Rudominer, MD

Mini Topic and then Q&A – Dr. Rudominer enjoys educating audiences, and he very much enjoys really taking time with straightforward as well as complex, difficult questions about adults, children or adolescents. He is Board Certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychoanalysis, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Medical Center. He has had a full-time practice for over 37 years. His practice is in Livingston.

April 27, 2011

Mental Health Players

Very much like real life situation. Audience takes part in discussions.

May 25, 2011

Lisa Athan, MA

"Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders", master's degree in counseling & education, worked with addiction and eating disorders. As a group therapist for three years in the Overlook Hospital in-patient psychiatric unit Lisa worked with many teens and adults who suffered from depression, bipolar and other. She spends the majority of her time speaking as a grief recovery specialist at schools, hospitals, agencies & conferences on grief, loss & coping – she is executive director of Grief Speaks (www.griefspeaks.com).

July 27, 2011

Merritt Hubsher, MD

psychiatrist, Medical Director of ADHD,Mood & Behavior Center. Dr. Hubsher has appeared on radio/TV and has spoken to us many times.(www.adhdmoodandbehaviorcenter.com)