We have a variety of forums to help parents, and other adults who are involved in caring for youth with mood disorders  to find answers to your questions about medications, alternative treatments, education and much more. 

Welcome to The Balanced Mind Foundation chat rooms!  Connect real time with other parents and caregivers to talk about parenting issues, concerns and to give and receive support.  Please note that The Balanced Mind Foundation's chat rooms are for parents and caregivers ONLY.  If you are not a parent or caregiver and are seeking information from The Balanced Mind Foundation please refer to the guidelines below:

Guidelines for Students

Guidelines for Journalists

Guidelines for Researchers 

Teens and young adults with mood disorders can find information in the Flipswitch section of our website.

Read what our guest bloggers are saying about mood disorders.

Join a cyber family of caring and supportive parents. We have a variety of groups designed to meet your needs. Click here to see a list of our online support groups. 

Please note that The Balanced Mind Foundation's support groups are for parents and caregivers ONLY.  If you are not a parent or caregiver and are seeking information from The Balanced Mind Foundation please refer to the guidelines below:

Guidelines for Students

Guidelines for Journalists

Guidelines for Researchers

For a listing of in person support groups in your area, click here.