— Glenn Close What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation about illnesses that affect not only individuals but their families as well join support group View schedule — Maya Angelou Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides, just like hopes springing high, still I rise Donate now Become a member — Vincent Van Gogh I knew well enough that one could fracture one’s legs and arms and recover afterward, but I did not know that you could fracture your brain and recover from that too Donate now Become a member Stay Tuned for our Next Topic Group Email us at info@mdsg.org to participate in this group and all future Topic Groups. Please write "topic group" as your subject line. The Topic Group is open to attendees from our GenYZers, Unipolar, Bipolar, Queer and BIPOC Groups. Thank you for showing up all year and making Topic Group great! See you for the next one. Offered on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month @7:30PM EST

The Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc. (MDSG-NY) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) self-help, peer run mental health organization.

Since 1981, MDSG-NY has been enhancing and saving lives. Our trained facilitators are peers who have "been there" themselves. They have experience and training in supporting individuals with similar mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, as well as their families and loved ones. As attendees once themselves, they are in a unique position to help others heal.

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25

Active Volunteers

480+

Support Groups Annually

42

Years of Dedication
ABOUT MDSG-NY

OUR SUPPORT GROUPS

MDSG-NY currently offers over 40 online support groups a month
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BIPOLAR

bipolar
This group is for people either diagnosed bipolar or suspecting they may be bipolar. This may include Bipolar I, II and cyclothymia

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UNIPOLAR

unipolar
A group for people battling major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) or the depressive side of bipolar

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FRIENDS & FAMILY

Friends & Family
This group is for people who are near to someone with a mood disorder, taking care of someone, and need to speak openly with others in similar positions.

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BIPOC

People of color
This group is for Black and Indigenous People of Color, a safe space to connect on the experience of being BIPOC and having affective disorders

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GENYZERS

Gen YZers
This group is for people under 30 with any affective disorder. This space is unique to the experience of this age group.

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QUEER MOODS

Queer moods
This groups is for people with an affective disorder that also identify as LGBTQ

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MIXED

mixed group
People with bipolar, unipolar or any variation of those can attend and get a more broad and diverse experience

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NEWCOMERS

Welcome
This is an introductory and mandatory group for anyone who participates in our virtual support group for the first time

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TOPIC

Topic
The topic group includes people with all mood disorders (bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD etc) to discuss a common theme prevalent amongst our attendees

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BIPOLAR

bipolar
This group is for people either diagnosed bipolar or suspecting they may be bipolar. This may include Bipolar I, II and cyclothymia

LEARN MORE

UNIPOLAR

unipolar
A group for people battling major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) or the depressive side of bipolar

LEARN MORE

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Friends & Family
This group is for people who are near to someone with a mood disorder, taking care of someone, and need to speak openly with others in similar positions.

LEARN MORE

BIPOC

People of color
This group is for Black and Indigenous People of Color for a safe space to connect on the experience of being BIPOC and having affective disorders

LEARN MORE

GENYZERS

Gen YZers
This group is for people under 30 with any affective disorder. This space is unique to the experience of this age group.

LEARN MORE

QUEER MOODS

Queer moods
This groups is for people with an affective disorder that also identify as LGBTQ

LEARN MORE

MIXED

mixed group
People with bipolar, unipolar or any variation of those can attend and get a more broad and diverse experience

LEARN MORE

NEWCOMERS

Welcome
This is an introductory and mandatory group for anyone who participates in our virtual support group for the first time

LEARN MORE

TOPIC

Topic
The topic group includes people with all mood disorders (bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc) to discuss a common theme prevalent amongst our attendees

LEARN MORE

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The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.
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Fact: Almost all of us are affected by mental health disorders. 1 in 4 Americans have one. 4 out of 5 of us know someone close to us who struggles with one. Despite those statistics, many sufferers will not seek treatment due to self- imposed isolation, the fear of being stigmatized, the false belief that symptoms are due to a personal weakness.

Fact: When we actively seek expert mental health treatment, comprehensive strategies and peer group support, a meaningful and sustainable recovery is obtainable.

OUR PEER STORIES

Real Accounts on MDSG-NY's Impact

The Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc.’s greatest gift to me is the opportunity to be myself around people who get it. When I share the highs and lows of my bipolar disorder, seeing peers nod in agreement and share a similar story offers a great sense of relief that I’m not alone. Learning about new skills, strategies and resources is invaluable. Seeing most people get better and succeed offers hope.

TESTIMONIAL BY DAVID K.

MDSG-NY has provided me with a warm, nonjudgmental community. I know I am understood whether I share or not. Becoming a facilitator has enhanced my life as well. My friendships have grown through this wonderful grass-root organization. I am no longer a victim to my mood disorder.

TESTIMONIAL BY ANNE L.

After several severe depressive episodes, a hospitalization and medication issues that threatened my quality of life, I found MDSG-NY in 2007. At group I interact with people with similar thoughts and moods to myself. Members are supportive because they empathize. Meetings are my safe haven and the members in them have become my second family. Through MDSG-NY and therapy I learn new coping skills and different medications to manage my depression.

TESTIMONIAL BY PETER B.

MDSG-NY has been a wonderfully healing community for me and I am grateful to be a part of it. I came to my first meeting in 2010 because of a bad depression. MDSG-NY welcomed me and provided me with support and guidance for my recovery. I have made many meaningful friendships here and am inspired to give back.

TESTIMONIAL BY ADINA T.

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