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Three Ways to Handle Cyberbullying

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, December 9, 2011 - 2:28pm

bullyingEverywhere you go, you hear about it--Bullying. Sad stories abound. But Kira's story is different. This 16-year-old with bipolar disorder describes terrible things her bullies did to her online and how she fought back...and won!

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Broadway Fan Reveals a Key to Battling Depression; How one Musical Changed Her Life

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, June 3, 2011 - 12:22pm

I recently interviewed Nicole, a 19-year old college student who has seen  Next to Normal, a Broadway play about a suburban mom's struggle with bipolar, over 27 times!  

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The Balanced Mind Foundation Poll Results: Charlie Sheen

Submitted by sraider-admin on Friday, May 6, 2011 - 6:26am

During the height of Charlie Sheen hysteria, Jessica Gimeno, The Balanced Mind Foundation's new podcaster and blogger, posted a poll asking if it's a good thing when wild celebs like Sheen are labeled bipolar. Shortly after, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Demi Lovato revealed their bipolar diagnoses.

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Flipswitch podcast (audio show) AND blog is back! We want to hear from you.

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 6:30am

Hello Everyone--Loyal Flipswitch Listeners and Newcomers Alike!

The Balanced Mind Foundation's teen/young adult podcast and blog are baaaaack! I am your new host; my name is Jessica Gimeno (click here to read my The Balanced Mind Foundation bio).  I want to hear how you feel on a myriad of topics ranging from how mood disorders (depression, bipolar, anxiety, etc) are portrayed in pop culture to how these illnesses affect your relationships and school work.  

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Flipswitch is back! We want to hear from you!

Submitted by Flipswitch on Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 9:41am

Flipswitch is back with your new host, Jessica Gimeno! With a fresh new approach, we want to hear your opinion. Poll questions will be posted before podcasts. Share your opinion about celebs like Charlie Sheen being labeled bipolar in our first poll.

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Chris Comes To the End of The Road With Flipswitch

Submitted by Chris on Friday, December 3, 2010 - 4:29pm

It's time. Flipswitch's run has been a good one, but all good things must end. And for Chris, the time is nigh.

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Online Versus In-Person Support Groups

Submitted by Flipswitch on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 11:56am

Chris and Aime Lynn talk about the pro's and con's of online versus in-person support groups. They note that each have strengths,and each have potential drawbacks as well.

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High School Senior Gets Out the Vote for the The Balanced Mind Foundation

Submitted by admin on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 12:17pm

17-year-old Hillary Tilles wants to inspire high school students around the country to help The Balanced Mind Foundation by voting in the Pepsi Refresh Contest this month! Read how she's making a difference! Forward this to every high school student you know.

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Ryan's Last Show and... a Mystery Guest

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:45am

Ryan's official last day on the Flipswitch. Hear his laments and his hopes for the future as he moves on to bigger and better things. Plus....the return of a mystery guest!

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Ryan's Exit Interview

Submitted by Flipswitch on Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:11am

Ryan's been a co-host now for years, virtually his entire college career. But now he's longer a podcast boy: now he's a podcast man. And as he leaves us for medical school, we find out what he thinks about his time on Flipswitch.

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