HELP IN MAKING YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY

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NEED HELP MAKING YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY?

ADAA.org https://adaa.org/finding-help/getting-support/ - Free: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America site provides an member directory of licensed mental health providers who specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. ADAA works to reduce the stigma surrounding anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.

American Pregnancy Association http://americanpregnancy.org/ - Free: By utilizing a toll-free helpline, the Internet, and patient education materials, the Association is able to deliver instant answers and provide access to resources when women need those most. Call 800-672-2296 Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 pm Central.

Americans With Disability Act https://adata.org/learn-about-ada Free: The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, links to Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities and information, updates on new ADA requirements, and streaming video.

BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/ - Varies: Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. While face-toface counseling can cost $150 to $250 for a single session, the cost of counseling through BetterHelp ranges from only $35 to $70 USD per week for unlimited access to your counselor.

Blink Health https://www.blinkhealth.com/ - Free: Save up to 95% on your prescriptions at your local pharmacy. Free to use – no membership fees.

CHIP https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/childrens-health-insurance-program/ - Free: The Children’s Health Insurance Program is administered by states, according to federal requirements. This site provides information on enrollment, eligibility, cost sharing, and benefits.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance https://secure2.convio.net/dabsa/site/SPageServer/

PageServer?pagename=home Free: Depression and bipolar disorder can be isolating illnesses, find DBSA support groups in your area that can help you connect with others who have been here as well.

Health Resources & Services Administration https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/index.html/ -

Free: HRSA Health Centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance – you pay what you can afford based on your income. Health centers provide services that include checkups when you are well, treatment when you are sick, complete care when you are pregnant, and immunizations and checkups for your children. Some health centers also provide mental health, substance abuse, oral health, and/or vision services. HRSA Health Centers care for you, even if

you have no health insurance.

Healthy Place https://www.healthyplace.com/about-healthyplace/about-us/about-healthyplace/ -

Free: This comprehensive mental health site provides information on mental health disorders and psychiatric medication from both a consumer and expert point of view.

The HollyRod Foundation www.hollyrod.org/ - Free: HollyRod Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by actress Holly Robinson Peete and retired NFL quarterback Rodney Peete that provides "medical, physical, and emotional support" to individuals living with Parkinson's Disease as well as families of children with autism. The HollyRod4kids initiative assists families affected by autism through providing resources to help improve the lives of children diagnosed with the disorder. Concurrently, it also provides aid for Parkinson's Disease patients through its HollyRod Compassionate Care Program.

Medicaid https://www.medicaid.gov/ Free: Use this site to determine your eligibility for Medicaid.

National Alliance on Mental Health https://www.nami.org/ Free: Help Line staff and

volunteers are prepared to answer your questions about mental health issues including: symptoms of mental health, treatment, local support groups, education programs and can connect individual with legal assistance in their area. Helpline: 800-950-6264.

The National Resource on ADHD http://www.chadd.org/default.aspx/ - Free: This non-profit, membership organization provides resources, the latest research, management information on attention deficit disorders and support groups in local communities. People with mental illness, and their friends, can visit this website to: find tools to help in the recovery process; learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses; read stories from real life people suffering from mental health issues; and interact with others to see how getting involved can help recovery.

Option Line http://www.optionline.org/get-help/ -Free: Live chat option. Website is in English and Spanish. Offers free, confidential help, information about pregnancy signs and symptoms, information on all your options, and can quickly connect you to the local assistance you need.

Helpline Text 313131 or call 800-712-HELP.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance https://www.pparx.org/ - Free: Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free. You can also get help in finding a free or low-cost clinic close to where you live.

Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ - Free: You are able to schedule an appointment anywhere in the US by providing your zip or city and state. Backed by medical experts and more than 100 years of research in reproductive health, it is the largest provider of sex education information while providing gynecological, breast, and testicular cancer screenings

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The Chopra Center https://chopra.com/ - Meditate Online for Free: From life changing live events and online courses, to eye-opening teacher trainings and unique products, The Chopra Center brings the timeless wisdom of meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda into the modern world.

Discover self-awareness and why it is the key to closing the gap between who you are and who you want to be.

Deciding Whether CBD is Right For You

As the laws evolve around the use of CBD’s, there is understandable confusion as to what is legal or not state-to-state.  Word to the wise - before you travel check the laws of the state you are traveling to. Laws vary from state to state.  Also, whether legal or not, if you are flying and carrying CBD in liquid or gel form, it will most likely be confiscated.  Check here for more up-to-date information.

What are the benefits of CBD — and is it safe to use?

Brent A. Bauer, M.D. for the Mayo Institute

A prescription cannabidiol (CBD) oil is considered an effective anti-seizure medication. However, further research is needed to determine CBD's other benefits and safety.

CBD is a chemical found in marijuana. CBD doesn't contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high. The usual CBD formulation is oil, but CBD is also sold as an extract, a vaporized liquid and an oil-based capsule. Food, drinks and beauty products are among the many CBD-infused products available online.

Currently, the only CBD product approved by the Food and Drug Administration is a prescription oil called Epidiolex. It's approved to treat two types of epilepsy. Aside from Epidiolex, state laws on the use of CBD vary. While CBD is being studied as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and anxiety, research supporting the drug's benefits is still limited.

CBD use also carries some risks. Though it's often well-tolerated, CBD can cause side effects, such as dry mouth, diarrhea, reduced appetite, drowsiness and fatigue. CBD can also interact with other medications you're taking, such as blood thinners.

Another cause for concern is the unreliability of the purity and dosage of CBD in products. A recent study of 84 CBD products bought online showed that more than a quarter of the products contained less CBD than labeled. In addition, THC was found in 18 products.

If you plan to use products containing CBD, talk to your doctor. Also, check before you travel with CBD products. In some states the product is not legal and you could be subject to arrest. Make sure you always carry a prescription from your doctor and again check the laws of the states or countries where you are traveling.

Charlotte’s Web https://www.charlotttesweb.com/blog - Charlotte’s Web, pioneering in creating CBD products for health and wellness, achieved recognition in Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN documentary WEED, and mentions on The View, 60 Minutes, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. This website shares trusted hemp and CBD products available for purchase. You can learn how people are integrating the use of CBD into their heath routine to hep get relief from everyday stresses.

Drug Science https://www.drugscience.org/ - With the growing evidence that CBD and marijuana use for medicinal use is increasing and many believe it is making a positive difference in people’s lives, it is important to stay up to date with state laws as well as what is evolving nationally. This site provides that information as well as the various uses and forms of CBD including gummies to ease anxiety and its surprising use for family pets.

Harvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476?fbclid=IwAR3Ik2in-xTrqqkzb2VZ21Tg-q6TcwBuOpq9v2zFmh4WsltGUD5Hv0N7OrI

Cannabidiol (CBD), what we know and what we don’t know. Read articles and posts regarding the increased and positive impact on CBD use in the US. CBD is commonly used to address anxiety and is also known to reduce the number of seizures for childhood epilepsy syndromes that do not typically respond to antiseizure medications. This site also provides medical experts who address other topics such as children with ADHD, chronic fatigue, healthy eating --- all topics that would be of interest to moms as they are scrolling and navigating through websites.

Lazarus Naturals https://www.lazarusnaturals.com/blog 

Lazarus believes that quality CBD products should be accessible to those who need it the most. CBD products promotes restful sleep, relieves nausea, decreases anxiety, and provides other beneficial effects. Lazarus uses community outreach and provides discounts to veterans and individuals on long-term disability, and to low-income households. Lazarus provides a 60 % discount to veterans and individuals with long-term disabilities. Those claiming long-term disabilities must provide a physician’s letter or a disability income acceptance letter.

Purity https://www.puritycbd.com/ 

Purity CBD is located in Sykesville, MD and provides high quality, locally sourced CBD products. The founder, Mikahla Insalaco, uses her background in acupuncture and knowledge of Chinese Medicine to provide the highest level of integrity and quality to her products. She is also in the process of working with the University of Maryland to start the first Maryland CBD farm.