The best of news and research articles from publications nationwide, as selected by the The Balanced Mind Foundation, updated weekly.

This article was funded though a generous grant from the Charles E. Kubly Foundation.

Silver from the CW's 90210 was recently diagnosed bipolar. A public service announcement aired, directing teens seeking help to visit thebalancedmind.org. This page was created for these visitors, and contains resources for teens and young adults who are bipolar, 'questioning', or just wanting to learn more.

The Balanced Mind Foundation is an national partner with the NIMH Outreach Partnership Program and attends their annual conference each spring to learn about the latest research and program development supported by NIMH funding.  We are pleased to share the pPresentation slides from the National Institute of Mental Health Outreach Conference held in Houston, TX March 24 - 27, 2011.

The Balanced Mind Foundation wins $250,000 Contest from Pepsi Refresh

Funds will expand support for youth battling stigma and isolation of depression and bipolar disorder

Best selling author and Pulitzer Prize nominee Marya Hornbacher shares her experiences growing up with bipolar disorder and answers questions from The Balanced Mind Foundation parents.  Click here  to listen to this webinar held August 18, 2010.

For almost three years, we’ve been connecting The Balanced Mind Foundation families with researchers, clinicians, authors, and other professionals through our monthly expert chats. We are frequently asked "is there audio?" or "why is chat only in writing?" Well, you asked and we listened!

by Nanci Schiman, MSW, CAPSW, The Balanced Mind Foundation Program Manager

Nanci Schiman, The Balanced Mind Foundation
Program Manager
Expert Chat with Mental Health Youth Advocate Linea Johnson Rescheduled

Join us on Thursday, July 15 from 1 – 2 pm CT.  If you are the parent of a teen or young adult you (and your teen) will not want to miss this chat.

Developed by Cinda Johnson, Ed.D., this planning document assists students and their education team in identifing strengths, experiences, aspirations and fears and how these can be applied to setting goals for post graduation.

“I wanted to turn a tragedy into something that could help others,” says Shelley Rullo of Charlestown, New Hampshire.  Shelley’s son, Dana Rullo, committed suicide on October 20th, 2000 at the age of 16.  In memory of Dana, and in an effort to increase the awareness of juvenile bipolar disorder, Shelley organized a Rollerskate-a-thon on the anniversary of Dana’s death.