The Balanced Mind Parent Network

ATTN: Balanced Mind Parent Network

730 N. Franklin Street

Chicago, IL 602654

312-642-0049

http://www.thebalancedmind.org

The Balanced Mind provides articles, journals, families' stories, current research, news, a message board, and support for the families of children and teens with bipolar disorder.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

730 N. Franklin St., Suite 501

Chicago, IL 60654-7225

1-800-826-3632

http://www.dbsalliance.org

DBSA provides information on mood disorders, a list of support groups with chapters, personal stories, programs, publications, resources, and advocacy.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Science Writing, Press, and Dissemination

6001 Executive Blvd., Rm. 8184, MSC 96634

Bethesda, MD 20892-9663

1-866-615-6464

nimhinfo@mail.nih.gov

http://www.nimh.nih.gov

NIMH is part of the National Institutes of Health. The website provides information about bipolar disorder, including symptoms and treatment, as well as ways to locate mental health services in your area.

Pendulum

http://www.pendulum.org

Pendulum provides information for consumers and professionals on bipolar disorder, including information on diagnostic criteria, medications, alternative treatments, and support groups, as well as related links.