Author: Kitt O’Malley
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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment
Today, November 15, begins open enrollment in the US Health Insurance Marketplace. Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov & 1-800-318-2596 Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator (from the Kaiser Family Foundation) National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative to find out more about your state’s programs Important Dates Nov. 15, 2014 — Open enrollment begins Dec. 15, 2014 — Enroll before this date to have coverage Jan. 1, 2015 Feb.…
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Perinatal Mental Health
This morning I attended a webinar hosted by Postpartum Support International (PSI) and 2020 Mom Project. The webinar “An Introduction to Maternal Mental Health” taught by Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, CLC, PSI Education & Training Chairperson. Postpartum Support International promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing. 2020 Mom Project seeks to bring about change…
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Groggylicious
This time of year can be difficult for those of us with mood disorders. The recent time change made what the clock says is the late afternoon now the dark of night. My dogs know it is the night-time. They are not fooled by our clocks. Seasonal affective disorder now kicks in. Our bodies are…
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Eric Arauz
[vimeo 86542977 w=500 h=281] Eric Arauz How Written and Oral Storytelling Saved MY Life 2-12-14 8.58 AM from International Bipolar Foundation on Vimeo. Sunday I was particularly impressed by Eric Arauz‘s presentation on Conscious Storytelling. He gave us each a copy of his autobiography, An American’s Resurrection: My Pilgrimage from Child Abuse and Mental Illness…
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Veterans Day
This #VeteransDay, honor #Veterans and Service members by spreading the word that one call, one chat, or one text can open the door to 24/7, confidential support. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or learn more about #ThePowerOf1 at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/ThePowerOf1.
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IBPF West Coast Meeting
This Sunday, November 9, I will be attending the Consumer Track of the First Annual West Coast Meeting of the International Bipolar Foundation in Anaheim, CA. To register, go here and choose: Consumer Rate – IBPF Meeting ONLY: $25.00 (Consumer Track Agenda) Regular Rate – 1-Day IBPF Meeting ONLY: $99.00 (Clinician Agenda) Regular Rate – Early Bird…
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IBPF #MakeSomeoneHappy Challenge!
[youtube=http://youtu.be/vasxD0N1Dqw] No doubt it is absurd to think that donning a red nose may lift someone out of bipolar depression, but perhaps it will bring a smile to someone’s face. Maybe someone will hear that they are not alone, that others are out there fighting bipolar disorder. I am participating in the #MakeSomeoneHappy Challenge on behalf of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF). Follow and/or…
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Bald and Bloated
F*ck, I’m losing my hair! For a while now my son has been complaining that I’m losing my hair, that he’s finding my hair all over the place, including in his lunch which I make (disgusting!). Is it menopause? Is it stress? Is it medication side effects? Is it due to nutritional deficiencies? I actually think…