New online support community for kids age 13-25!

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Great news: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has started a web

site that can be used by both children with BPD and children with a BPD

family member (such as parent or sibling). There appears to be one BPD group

that is not active yet, but anyone can create a group.

Following is an edited press release from NAMI about the site, which is open

to young adults 18-25 plus children age 13-18 (with a parent's permission).

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NAMI Launches Social Networking Site for Young Adults: Mental Health,

Finances, Relationships, Music and More

March 23, 2010

Arlington, Va.- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched

StrengthofUs.org, a new online community where young adults living with

mental health concerns can provide mutual support in navigating unique

challenges and opportunities during the critical transition years from ages

18 to 25.

Developed by young adults, StrengthofUs.org is a user-driven social

networking community where members can connect with peers, share personal

stories, creativity and helpful resources by writing and responding to blog

entries, engaging in discussion groups and sharing videos, photos and other

news.

The site offers resources on issues important to young adults, including:

* Healthy relationships

* Family and friends

* Campus life

* Independent living

* Finances

* Employment

* Housing

* Mental health issues

" Young adulthood is an exciting challenge, but also a confusing and

stressful time for anyone, " said Fitzpatrick, NAMI executive

director. " Life can throw things at you fast. "

" Mental illness affects everyone. StrengthofUs.org is intended not just for

young adults who have a mental illness, but for anyone entering adulthood

that has a friend, parent or other family member facing a mental health

problem. " " Most of all, StrengthofUs.org is an interactive, fun space where

young adults can share experiences and other information to empower each

other, build relationships and offer peer support. "

Randi Kreger

Randi @BPDCentral.com

Author, " The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder: New

Tools and Techniques to Stop Walking on Eggshells "

Available at www.BPDCentral.com