Award-winning, innovative and highly recognized leaders in the field of mood disorders speak and present to our DBSA NCA group each year. The speaker events usually replace the regular group meeting or are held in conjunction.

All programs are free and open to the public.

Programs begin at 7:30. Voluntary donations are encouraged. Federal employees or members of the military can contribute to National DBSA through the Combined Federal Campaign, DBSA's CFC code is 0581. 

DBSA NCA Speaker events are held at :

George Washington University Hospital Auditorium Lower Level
900 23rd Street, Washington DC
Next to Foggy Bottom Metro
Paid Parking: 22nd I (eye)

We will continue to hold the support group during these events for those who would like to participate and are in need. Support groups will begin at 7:30 on the 6th floor. Room # will be posted outside the 6th floor elevators. 

If you would like to recommend a speaker for the program, please forward their contact info to hello@dbsanca.org.

Fall 2008

Thursday September 18, 2008

William B. Lawson, MD, PHD

Professor and Chair, Howard University College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Distinguished Fellow: American Psychiatric Assocition

Member: National  DBSA Scientific Advisory Board

Title: "Depression and Public Health"