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Greetings! October holds a special place in my heart. Not only does my birthday & those of several family members fall this month, but more importantly, we celebrate and promote 5 very special mental health days/weeks: - October 6 - 12 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week
- October 8 is National Day of Prayer
- October 10 is National Bipolar Awareness Day
- October 10 is National Depression Screening Day
- October 10 is World Mental Health Day
You will find below several events, Webinars, lectures, brochures and more related to these special days.
Please take 5 minutes each day this month to educate at least one person. You can use this link to help: Educate someone hereThis 60 Minutes segment is very sobering, feel free to share.
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If you are in a crisis,
please call: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
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BIPOLAR AWARENESS DAYSay It Forward Campaign
When it comes to mental health conditions, silence is not golden. Silence breeds stigma, and stigma hurts. It prevents people from seeking life-saving treatment and support. The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) hope you'll join forces with us to educate and inspire people to learn the facts about mood disorders and break the chains of stigma. Please click this link to Say it Forwardour goal is to reach 20,000 people worldwide YOU CAN HELP!
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Every year on 10th of October, The World Health Organization joins in celebrating the World Mental Health Day. The day is celebrated at the initiative of the World Federation of Mental Health and WHO supports this initiative through raising awareness on mental health issues.
The theme of the day in 2013 is
The theme is helping the elderly with their problems of Depression and loneliness. Sadly this is a common occurrence. In some communities children and grandchildren have left for overseas and parents are now in retirement homes. In rural communities, the grannys (Gogo's) often are left bringing up grandchildren, and coping with limited grant money and huge responsibilities.
We are going to be presenting talks in retirement homes, in the main towns and suburbs, not only to the residents, but also to the staff on how to identify depression and how to help the elderly. If you would like to nominate a retirement or old age home for a SADAG talk, or would like to get your company to sponsor a talk, please contact Dessy on 011 262 6396 or press@anxiety.org.za.
If you live in Cape Town, please diarise the Hope Hike on the 13th October 2013. The hike is aimed at raising awareness of, and funds for, research into clinical depression by getting the public involved in fighting the stigma that so often accompanies depression. It's a family-friendly hike and you can choose between a 5 km or a 10 km route.
Support Group Leader, Suzanne Leighton, with psychiatrist Dr Neil Horn, will be hosting an Anxiety Workshop on Monday the 7th October at Valkenberg Hospital.
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OCTOBER WEBINARS
The Challenges of Treating Bipolar Disorder During the College Years
with Dr. Russ Federman
October 8, 2013 at 9:00 am PST.
Space is limited, reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/421991734
This webinar will focus upon the salient aspects of treating students with bipolar disorder during their university years. Strong focus will be given to the necessary interface of current treatment approaches with the realities late adolescent adult identity formation and conformity with university lifestyle norms. The role of a university-based support group will also be highlighted as an essential aspect of contemporary treatment approaches.
Alcoholism & Anxiety Disorders Co-morbidity in Women
with Bipolar Disorder
October 29, 2013 at 12:00 pm PST
Space is limited, reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/670083158 Dr. Frye is Chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, and Director of the Mayo Clinic Depression Center. Dr. Frye received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his psychiatric training at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. He completed a subsequent research fellowship in the Biological Psychiatry Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesda, Maryland. While at NIMH, his area of research was focusing on the neurobiology of depression and bipolar disorder.
Formerly the Director of the UCLA Bipolar Disorder Research Program (1998-2006), he is now Director of the Mayo Clinic Depression Center. His clinical interests are in mood disorders (bipolar disorder, treatment resistant depression) with a research focus in clinical trials, pharmacogenomics, and brain imaging.
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OCTOBER LECTURES
"Bipolar Disorder: Hope and Healing Through Art Therapy"
with Lisa Falls
October 10th
Special Appearance with Kevin Hines
Author of Cracked Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt
October 17th
In his book, Kevin Hines produces a window, with which we can see into his experience with mental illness. Cracked Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt, is a moving portrait of his life, painted with internal conflict, aguish, acceptance, and his found passion as an international speaker and mental health advocate. Hines' words are raw and often painful, laying out the stark reality of recurring psychosis.
NEW Location:
Janssen R&D, LLC
3210 Merryfield Row San Diego, CA 92121
Doors open at 5:45 pm
Lecture begins promptly at 6:00 pm
R.S.V.P. required: ajacobs@InternationalBipolarFoundation.org
Event and Parking are free
These lectures will be taped & archived on our website
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Take charge of change Stigma is something that we are all familiar with. People with bipolar are often met with denial, anger, blame and other damaging reactions from relatives and friends-the very people it's natural to count on the most.
Click here to read the rest of the story.
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The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Awareness
Recovery and Understanding The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Awareness Recovery and Understanding is Tuesday, October 8, 2013. This day of prayer was initiated by Angela Vickers, JD of NAMI Florida and Gunnar Christiansen, MD of NAMI California in 2004. It has had widespread support by individual congregations and National Faith Community Mental Illness Networks. You can download a resource with Liturgies to use for the National Day of Prayer on the Home page of the Mental Health Ministries website. This resource is available in English and Spanish. Many faith communities have sponsored an interfaith candle lighting service using a liturgy written by Carole J. Wills that is included in this resource. National Depression Screening Day
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Welcome Debbie Smith 
Deborah Smith has joined the IBPF team as Program Manager, aligning educational speakers for our series of webinars and lectures. Having been touched by a connection to bipolar disorder and a desire to promote our mission, Debbie was led to our organization.
She is a member of "The Thursday Club" supporting philanthropies, serves on the board of "My Girlfriend's Closet", and is a member of Rady Children's Hospital La Playa Auxiliary.
She resides in San Diego with her husband and four children.
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Be among the first to know when GO2AID is available!
SAMHSA's newest app, GO2AID: Field Resources for Aiding Disaster Survivors, will soon be available for download. Be among the first to access this essential disaster response and behavioral health app. Let GO2AID  assist you in responding to survivors' behavioral health needs by providing you with access to critical, disaster-related resources directly from your phone. Sign up today to be notified when the app is ready for download to your iPhone, Android, or Blackberry.
Be focused. Spend less time worrying about logistics so you can focus on what really matters-the people in need.
Be prepared. Rely on and access predownloaded resources on your phone in case of limited Internet connectivity.
Be confident. Review key preparedness materials so you're confident about providing the best support possible.
Share resources easily. Send information to colleagues and survivors via text message or email, or transfer to a computer for printing. Tell me when it's ready
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Big White Wall is a peer support network that encourages you to be open about what is on your mind, to learn more about yourself and to work through what is troubling you. Watch their video here
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WELCOME our Newest Blogger
 Leif Norgaard Gregersen, author of "Through The Withering Storm: A Brief History of a Mental Illness"
Read about him here
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THE BOOK & MOVIE CORNER
Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder, now available on Kindle
here 
NEW CHAPTERS!!!
Em us for a PDF copy of either: DSmith@InternationalBipolarFoundation.org
Diary of a Bipolar Survivor
by Elaine Fogarty
This book is a selection of poetry, meditations, journal, Q&A etc written from the age of just 13. While presenting the raw and unapologetic musings of a bipolar mind, the style  remains casual and inviting. There are glimpses of extreme despair, but the text is also peppered with works of hope. I am not a mental health professional or an expert on bipolar disorder. I am one of those who have had to learn to live with it; in this book I share some of my personal journey and discuss the coping strategies that have worked best for me so far. The style is conversational and the content compelling.
This book is for those who live with mental illness and their family and carers who wish to better understand. Professionals may also find it interesting.
Latent Heat
by David Fredette
David Fredette's first book, Latent Heat, is a personal poetic novel based on his emotional journey through his first year after being hospitalized for bipolar disorder.
"This book is a reflection of how I cope with mental illness, as well as the rest of life's challenges," said Fredette.
Taking on the World:
Free Global Film Screening on Mental Illness, Oct. 10
By Bob Carolla, NAMI Director of Media Relations
"Think globally, act locally."
The slogan has long been associated with the environmental movement, but also applies to  efforts to improve the lives of people living with mental illness. Common issues exist among nations and peoples, as well as differences.
In observance of World Mental Health Day, Thurs., Oct. 10, a free online Global Screening Event will be held for Hidden Pictures: A Personal Journey into Global Mental Health by Seattle filmmaker, physician and mental health advocate. Delaney Ruston, M.D
The documentary can be streamed from its website anytime in the 24 hour window that begins on Oct. 10 at 1:00 a.m. Pacific time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). Individuals are encouraged to circulate advance notice about the on-line screening through email lists and social media.
The film looks at individuals and families affected by mental illness in Africa, China, France, India and the United States. Stigma and the need for greater access to treatment and care are major themes, framed against colorful, emotionally powerful backgrounds.
Here are pictures from our last 2 Book signings
Ellen Fornay, author of Marbles (Marbles) 
 and with Melody Moezzi (on the right), author of Haldol & Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life
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RESEARCH STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Patient Recruitment  ******************************************************************************
Daily vs. Monthly: Monthly intramuscular injections are offering new pathways for people seeking long-term management for conditions like Bipolar I Disorder. Unlike oral medications which must be taken on a daily basis, monthly injections are designed to help:
Extend time between episodes.
Keep blood concentrations of medication in the body
within therapeutic levels.
Promote greater adherence to treatment.
All eligible study participants will receive at no cost:
Study-related care and monitoring.
Study visits with the study doctor.
Study drugs Are you eligible? Check here*****************************************************************************
WeSearchTogether advances depression, bipolar disorder and mood research through encouraging volunteer participation and enhancing community-researcher relationships.
https://www.wesearchtogether.org
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The Delphi Consensus Study
Our new Bipolar Research Blog series explores the people and methods behind our Delphi Consensus Study. Learn more about the experiences of our team of researchers, as they continue on their journey to deepen our understandings of the self-management of bipolar disorder.
http://www.crestbd.ca/research-projects/delphi-consensus-study/#all/1/list?utm_source=e-Blast+July+2013&utm_campaign=July+eBlast+2013&utm_medium=email
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KINECT2STUDY
If you or a loved one have schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or a gastrointestinal disorder (including trouble with reflux and/or gastric emptying) and experience involuntary movements in your face or other parts of your body, you may qualify for a medical research study. Each individual must be 18 to 85 years of age, and will be evaluated to determine his or her eligibility. All participants will receive study-related medical exams and lab tests at no charge. Compensation for time and travel may be available.
To learn more, visit www.Kinect2Study.com.
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Village Clinical Research Inc., located in Manhattan, is currently conducting several studies for subjects with Bipolar I disorder.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder or is suffering from extreme mood swings, sleep impairment, depression, elation or irritability, racing thoughts, impaired concentration and impulsivity, please contact us at 646-688-5224. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists and highly-trained research coordinators are available to discuss our Bipolar I studies with you. All study related-care and study-related medication are provided at no cost. No insurance is required. Please call us today to see if one of our studies would be right for you
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 ********************************************************************** Dr. Leibenluft is seeking children with bipolar disorder; children with very severe irritability (regardless of whether or not they have bipolar disorder) and children who may not have bipolar disorder but who have parents or siblings that have bipolar disorder. If travel is necessary they will pay the travel costs. You can learn more by calling (301)496-8381 or e-mailing bipolarkids@mail.nih.gov. ** Bipolar Disorder (Pediatric) Research Studieshttp://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov/BipolarDisorderPediatric.aspx#220************************************************************************* The Hospital of the University of Munich is looking for participants for a therapy study with a new method of treatment for depressive symptoms. Implementation of treatments in the outpatient or day-care framework. psy-dTMS-Studie@med.uni-muenchen.de oder einen Anruf unter 089 51 60 58 99. Bitte sprechen Sie ggf. auf den AB. Wir rufen Sie umgehend zur�ck. |
SAVE THE DATE
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival
October 1-26
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Akeso Crescent Clinic in Randburg invites you to join them for a free community talk on Saturday the 12th October at 10am. Guest psychologist Dr Melanie Krasin will be talking on "Living with and loving someone with a Mental Illness". This is a great talk for people living with a mental illness and their loved ones.
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Walking the Four Directions: A Traditional View of Discipline
October 14 - 16, 2013
First Nations Behavioral Health Association's Society of T.R.U.T.H. announces a workshop for parents, foster/adoptive parents, teachers, juvenile probation workers, group home, detention or shelter home workers, parent trainers, substance abuse workers or anyone that works with Native American youth and families.
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, USA
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Maximizing the Impact of Bipolar Disorders Research
October 22
via Web 2.0: Lessons from CREST.BD : register here
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Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST | 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Stand Up For Mental Health is a program teaching stand-up comedy to people with mental health issues. It has teamed up with WISE Employment to make its Australian debut on Oct 25 at the Edge Theater in Melbourne. Go to http://standupformentalhealth.com/melbourne-program/ for more information
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SARDAA conference to learn from the best experts on schizophrenia-related disorders.
October 26, 2013
Houston, TX, USA
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Free Medical Scheme Workshop (What mental health benefit does your medical aid cover)
October 26; 9:00 - 12:00
Sandton, S. Africa
call Dessy on 011 262 6396 or press@anxiety.org.za
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World Psychiatric Association International Congress
27 - 30 October 2013
Barcelona, Spain
Website: www.wpaic2013.org
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International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (August 2014)
The 21st World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will be held in Durban next year. Visit http://www.iacapap2014.co.za/ for more information and to book your place now.
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27th Annual Children's Mental Health Research & Policy Conference will be held March 2 - 5, 2014.
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ISBD meeting
March 18-21, 2014
Seoul, Korea
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The Fourth International Conference on Families with Parental Mental Health Challenges
Fri April 25th - Sun April, 27th, 2014
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Annual International Conference of the Association of Psychology and Psychiatry for Adults and Children(A.P.P.A.C.). The Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel, in Athens, Greece, on 13-16 May 2014
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The Annual Meeting of the International Forum of Psychosis & Bipolarity
May 25-28, 2014
Athens Greece
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About the International Bipolar Foundation
International Bipolar Foundation is a not for profit organization based in San Diego whose mission is to eliminate Bipolar Disorder through the advancement of research; to promote care and support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education.
Visit us online for more information: www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org
OFFICE:
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92130
p: (858) 764-2496 f: (858) 764-2491 m: (858) 990-1862
MAILING ADDRESS:
8895 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 105-360 San Diego, CA 92122
We have a new Community Page on FaceBook.
Please join us on Facebook and "Like" us and help us spread the word.
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A Word About Funding
Please note that International Bipolar Foundation does not represent any pharmaceutical company or give any speeches for a pharmaceutical company nor does our site receive advertising dollars from any company.
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