Becoming an advocate through bipolar & depression with Kitt O'Malley

Kitt gives us an unflinching account of her struggle with what was initially undiagnosed bipolar disorder. As a trained psychotherapist, she has a unique perspective of living with bipolar disorder; of having an advanced qualification but being unable to work and having a child to look after while she navigated her condition. She describes reframing and making use of her experience and journey as part of her purpose to help others by sharing her story or by volunteering. No longer a therapist, Kitt is now a mental health advocate. She does a lot of educating, public speaking and writing and responds to those who reach out to her, just as Kitt.<br/><br/>Biography:<br/>Kitt O'Malley, author of "Balancing Act: Writing Through a Bipolar Life," is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and former psychotherapist who lives with bipolar disorder. Her personal experience and clinical background inform her advocacy and enable her to help herself and guide others toward mental health recovery.<br/><br/>Kitt O'Malley - Mental Health Advocate<br/>https://www.kittomalley.com<br/>kittomalley@gmail.com<br/><br/>We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes. <br/><br/>Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group.<br/><br/>If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact<br/><br/>We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories!<br/><br/>Warmly, <br/>The Kintsugi Heroes team<br/><br/>YouTube || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn || Website<br/><br/>Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie