Tag: overdiagnosis

We’ve Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication

Book Review by Susan Resko, Executive Director

Susan Resko, M.M.
The Balanced Mind Foundation Executive Director

I’m often asked how I can both raise a child with a mood disorder AND work for The Balanced Mind Foundation.  My answer is that I compartmentalize my life, which includes delegating the dozens of book reviews The Balanced Mind Foundation is asked to do each year.  I cherish my 20 minutes each night before I nod off to sleep and save that time for books I want to read that have nothing to do with psychiatric illness.

Chat with Joseph Biederman, M.D.

Chat With Joseph Biederman, M.D.
The Balanced Mind Foundation Live Event Transcript

Did you miss our chat with Joseph Biederman, M.D? Read the transcript of this exciting and informative chat. The Balanced Mind Foundation will be hosting several more expert chats this Spring. Watch your email for more details. 

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Misunderstood Minds - Newspaper Article

This is a newspaper article regarding the misdiagnosis of  children and adolescents suffering from Bipolar Disorder is addressed. Experts in the field report that most psychiatrists and pediatricians do not recognize bipolar symptoms in children.  Sheila McDonald, former The Balanced Mind Foundation President, is quoted.