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.

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

Nanci Schiman, The Balanced Mind Foundation
Program Manager
Mark your calendars for these upcoming informative webinars:

October 12th, 12:30 PM CT: How you can help The Balanced Mind Foundation win $250K in funding from Pepsi (a brief webinar)

Medication Guide Webinar

Join us on September 23rd, noon CT,  for our expert webinar with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Chris Kratochvil. Dr. Kratochvil will be talking to us about the new Parents' Medication Guide for Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents, produced by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). To be a part of the webinar, visit http://www.thebalancedmind.org/chat at noon CT on September 23rd.

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.

Chat Room Environment, Content, and Subject Matter
Participation
Privacy
Questions 

Chat Room Environment, Content, and Subject Matter

1.  The Balanced Mind Foundation Chat Rooms are a place of safe harbor, a place where parents and caregivers can find empathy, support and reassurance as well as information (both factual and anecdotal). Your first and foremost responsibility as a member is to maintain the safety of this environment.   

The Balanced Mind Foundation Live Event Transcript

Did you miss our chat with Jean Galovich? Read the transcript of this exciting and informative chat. The Balanced Mind Foundation will be hosting several more expert chats this Winter. Watch your email for more details.