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.

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Harvard Student Shares Struggles with Depression (and Hope For Recovery)

Source: The Harvard Crimson

Harvard isn’t always the glossy ivy-covered utopia that many conceive it to be. "Brochure Harvard" does exist. But it is not always a place where conversations about mental health are necessarily encouraged. On a campus where the need for assistance is too often perceived as a flaw, the student body has a tendency to rely on variations of “I’m fine.”
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by Susan Resko, The Balanced Mind Foundation Executive Director

Just this week, Fairfield University in Connecticut lost a sophomore to suicide. The student's death again highlights the lack of mental health care knowledge and resources on college campuses — a problem also in the headlines because Jared Lee Loughner (the gunman who shot U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords) received far too little psychiatric help as a college student. It is important for all to know the signs and symptoms of depression.

10 of the most important signs and symptoms of student depression

The Balanced Mind Foundation wins $250,000 Contest from Pepsi Refresh

Funds will expand support for youth battling stigma and isolation of depression and bipolar disorder

Our 100+ volunteers are the backbone of the The Balanced Mind Foundation support programs. Their commitment to our families and children shows in the many ways that they give back on our support groups, forums, chat rooms and Family Response Team. This same commitment is showing in their enthusiasm and energy for the Pepsi Refresh Contest.  Take a look at the YouTube videos made to support our competition:

Susie, 22 year old daughter of volunteer Roberta, shares her family’s story:

Pepsi Refresh Contest: Sample Letter for Outreach to High Schools