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.

At 19, Linea Johnson was on top of the world. Excelling in college, living in a big city, fulfilling her dreams. And then suddenly, everything came crashing down. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Linea spent the next two years fighting her way back to stability. She was hospitalized for suicidal ideation and again for a mania induced overdose, underwent ECT treatments . . . and ultimately came through as a survivor. Today, at 24, Linea is graduating from college and is a talented and respected mental health advocate.

To participate, go to http://www.thebalancedmind.org/chat on the day of the chat, and click the link at the top of the page.

New Parent Chat Times

We have added a daytime chat for parents in addition to our evening chats.  For a look at our complete chat schedule click here.

Four New Forums

You asked and we responded!  Stop by the The Balanced Mind Foundation Forums to connect with other parents in our Newly Diagnosed, Parents with BP Raising Kids with BP, Stories of Hope and The Balanced Mind Foundation Café forums.

Specialty Support Groups

Did you know that in addition to our general support groups, The Balanced Mind Foundation offers a variety of specialty groups to help you through some of the more challenging aspects of parenting? We have support groups to help with:

•  Substance Abuse Issues
• Homeschooling
• Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)
• Adoption Issues
• Parents of Teens
• Parents of Transition Age Young Adults (18 – 25)
• Regional Groups for New York City and Los Angeles
• Parents of Very Young (age 8 and under)

Click here to join any of our online groups.

The Balanced Mind Foundation is committed to providing a wide variety of support programs to meet your needs.