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April 15 is a symbolic day for me because it was on this afternoon three years ago, I met Ann, my guardian angel on an Amtrak ride from New York to Baltimore.
What a perfect day, then, to attend the Mood Disorders Research/Education Symposium hosted by Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Just two years ago, I arrived at the campus of Johns Hopkins a fragile mess: shaking, crying, feeling completely out of control. I remember looking at the students and doctors on the campus and thinking to myself, “Will I ever be able to give anything back to the world, like they do?”
It’s an appropriate day for me to hear my mental health hero, Kay Redfield Jamison, speak, and to hopefully meet her in person before or after her talk.
I’ve posted the schedule below in case you have specific questions about any one of these talks.
Thank you for giving me a reason to chase after my mental health as avidly as I do, for being the supportive community that you are.
12:45-1:00 Welcome and Conference Goals
Karen L. Swartz, M.D.
Director, 22nd Annual Mood Disorders Symposium
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director, Mood Disorders Clinical Programs
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
1:00-1:20 Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Understanding the Assessment and Treatment Dilemma
John T. Walkup, M.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Deputy Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
1:20-1:30 Questions and Answers
1:30-1:50 SSRIs and Suicidality: Cause or Cure?
David A. Brent, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Child Psychiatry and Epidemiology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic
1:50-2:00 Questions and Answers
2:00-2:20 Edna St. Vincent Millay
Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2:20-2:30 Questions and Answers
2:30-3:10 A Family Member’s Perspective
Mariette Hartley
Television and Movie Actress
3:10-3:40 Refreshment Break
3:40-3:50 Mood Disorders Center?
J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr., M.D.?Henry Phipps Professor and Director?Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences?Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center?The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
3:50-4:10 What Does Adoption Have to Do with Postpartum Depression??
Jennifer L. Payne, M.D.?Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences?Co-Director, Women’s Mood Disorders Clinic?The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
4:10-4:20 Questions and Answers
4:20-4:40 Everything You Need to Know About Sex…Hormones
David R. Rubinow, M.D.
Assad Meymandi Professor and Chair
Department of Psychiatry
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
4:40-4:50 Questions and Answers
4:50-5:30 A Patient’s Perspective
Dorothy Hamill
Olympic Figure Skater
5:30-5:35 Remarks and Summary
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posted April 15, 2008 at 10:41 am
I’m jealous! Can’t wait to read the follow-ups in BB, Therese …
(But don’t push yourself too hard, either, after recent events.)
posted April 15, 2008 at 12:09 pm
good gravy this title scared me in my feed reader!
I’m glad you’re getting the hypomania under control. Enjoy hearing Kay Jamison speak!
posted April 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm
You will love Dr. Jamison. She is very approachable.
I was able to attend two of the Mood Disorder Symposiums, some years ago. I heard Mike Wallace speak from the patients perspective and Mrs. Lear another year.
I wish I could be there today, to hear Dorothy Hamill. I just ordered her book about her journey with depression.
You will have an awesome day, and they have yummy food available.
Blessings to you,
M
posted April 15, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Kay Redfield Jamison’s book on Suicide has been the fulfillment of the process of coming to terms with my brother’s suicide in July of 2005. With wonderful therapy, an outstanding pwychiatrist who could straighten out my meds., healing light from concerned others and meditation, I have learned so much about this journey of depression. That was the Foundation-Shaker for me and kept me home from teaching for a whole semester. I have come to learn that there is no answer to ‘why?’ and in accepting that knowing can be complete, that lack of knowingness itself is something. Something that can blossom into healing.
I wasn’t ready for Kay’s book until this winter, but it the ultimate volume on suicide.
I love your posts.
May you learn much, love much, share much..
Barbara
posted April 15, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Yes, the title was just about ready to send me over the edge! Oh my gosh! I’m on the verge of tears (anyway–not your fault) and then I see this title and I see posted “2 hours ago” and I’m like, “Oh my gosh, I gotta get to her (online) and tell her I’m praying for her.”
Well, thank God you’re going for something hopefully enjoyable. And you do give back like those people you saw at John Hopkins years ago. And you give back so generously.
Have a wonderful day of learning! Love Valerie
posted April 15, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Hey M
I didn’t know Dorothy Hamil suffered from depression? Wow, and she lived a “normal” outward life–imagine that! ha I have to keep reminding myself that I am not abnormal and I can choose to live a productive life even with this dreadful disease. And in fact, can even and do even touch those around me. I’ll have to check out her book.
VAlerie
posted April 15, 2008 at 5:18 pm
A good day, indeed. It would be great to attend. I imagine you had a blast. I trust you met Jamison; if not, no worries cause it will be coming soon enough.
Therese, I would have given you a message for Dorothy Hamill. I was 16 during the 1976 Olympics. I had the biggest crush on her. You ruled my world. I liked Linda Frantiani and Diane de Leeuw too. Me and my buddies talked to all three of them. We’d call from pay phones and bill the calls to the DuPont Company.
If numbers weren’t listen, we’d call somebody who loved in their area who’d give us the number. Believe it or not, they actually spoke with us a number of times by phone and sent signed photos. You know, I believe she would have some memory of it. Not many 16 year old guys knew how to get through….but we would do anything for our girls.
I’d like to read more about her struggle. She has arthritis too I think.
Well, thanks for the good news of the day. I believe I may call Dorothy again. It will lift my spirits…if you is okat with it, why not.
The greatest way to glorify God is to have fun…including fun between boys and girls and men and women. Yes ?
posted April 16, 2008 at 4:58 am
Can’t wait for the reviews, hope it was fun. (I love meeting random people on trains).
posted April 16, 2008 at 4:59 am
Like Valerie, I appreciate you qualifying your return to J>H> in your title for this post; I too was immediately panicked for you. I also agree with her assessment in terms of you giving back; I challange ANYONE to name even a single individual who does that more than you do…on a daily basis! (((Hugs)) and best wishes for a productive day.I’ll be looking forward to the new pearls of wisdom you will undoubtedly discover.IMHO, Redfield-Jamison should be thrilled to meet YOU!!
posted April 16, 2008 at 9:08 am
Dr. Jamison’s book on suicide was very difficult to read, especially the part of suicide running in families. I decided then I would stop the process, and continue to live, no matter what was going on. I was an adult when my Mom finally told me that my Grandfather had attempted suicide, when he was forced to retire from the post office at age 70. He was then placed in an ‘institution’ and willed himself to die in 3 months. All the pain that is left behind, when someone decides to take their own life is too much for any of us to leave to our families.
I know it is by God’s Grace that I have continued this journey, because without Him, I couldn’t have done it. My girls kept me going during their growing up years and now my four granddaughters are my earthly light.
Regarding Dorothy Hamill: I’ve been a fan of professional figure skating, since Peggy Fleming won the gold. Love and admire all the figure skaters, that do such beautiful and awesome things on that very skinny blade.
Blessings on our day,
M