Comments on: Can You Recommend an Online Support Group?

By: MyMerseyGuide

MyMerseyGuide — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:49:00 +0000

Therapy 247

I think this is a new site, it has the makings of a brilliant idea.

By: Jeremy (PsyBlog author)

Jeremy (PsyBlog author) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:30:00 +0000

Thanks Anon - they look very interesting!

By: Jeremy (PsyBlog author)

Jeremy (PsyBlog author) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:11:00 +0000

Scaramouche & Anon, thanks for your suggestions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:46:00 +0000

http://moodgarden.org

It has information, support, and discussion for people dealing with mood disorders. This site is operated by people living with mood disorders.

We also have an anxiety, Anger Management/Domestic Violence, and The Medicine Cabinet forum
Medications: Information, Experiences, Research, and Helpful Resources.

It is a moderated forum. So there is almost never a problem with flaming or some other obnoxious things that I have seen in unmoderated support forums. It also requires membership which is free. That way the search engines do not return results for our posts.

Have you ever googled your screen name? I did that is one of the reasons being a member appeals to me.

Hope to see you there!

By: scaramouche

scaramouche — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:16:00 +0000

This isn't a support group, but a very interesting online self-help programme developed by the Australian National University. http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/
It requires quite a bit of effort and dedication and would be most helpful as an adjunct to therapy with an actual psychologist.

By: Jeremy (PsyBlog author)

Jeremy (PsyBlog author) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:42:00 +0000

Thanks for your suggestions everyone - I will take a look.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:57:00 +0000

http://www.oneinfour.org

A support forum for survivors of sexual abuse, the support here is amazing. A very close supportive community of survivors.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:26:00 +0000

http://www.smartrecovery.org/

A science based group for treating addictions (behavior and substances). Has both online support groups and face to face meetings worldwide, including the UK. Called "SMART Recovery", SMART is an acronym for "Self-Management And Recovery Training". Treats "addiction" as maladaptive behavior rather than disease.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:59:00 +0000

http://www.buslist.org/phpBB

truly international community, primarily for those who self-harm but also support for mood disorders, anxiety etc..

By: Eliza

Eliza — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:15:00 +0000

I'm a member of an online support group which is part of a whole support group community. i think most members are americans but not all. i know the leader of the autism support group is from the UK, maybe more.... (i don't really know).
you can check it out http://www.mdjunction.com
cheers,
Eliza