The privacy of children and teenagers with bipolar disorder and their families is of primary importance to the The Balanced Mind Foundation (The Balanced Mind Foundation).  Some parents prefer total anonymity. Others are comfortable with varying degrees of openness about the fact that their child or they themselves have bipolar disorder. As children grow older, they form opinions about how open they wish to be. Their opinions change and may, at times, conflict with the wishes of their family members.

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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.