About My Support Forums
Psych Central, now My Support Forums, is the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health online resource. Since 1995, our award-winning website has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, trusted information and over 250 support groups to individuals struggling with a problem in their lives. We are today’s modern voice for mental health information, emotional support, and advocacy. We have a true passion and deep commitment in helping people better understand the mental health and emotional challenges of their lives. With the broadest online reach and recognition of any mental health network today, we touch the lives of over 6 million people around the world every month. We’re also proud to represent the interests of our membership of over a half million people whose lives have been touched by a mental health concern.
The community at a glance
My Support Forums is an online community for Mental Health with roughly 571K members. It has been around since 1995. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes an email newsletter. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Mental Health communities list.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is My Support Forums for?
- Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is My Support Forums free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does My Support Forums have?
- Roughly 571K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does My Support Forums cover?
- On the Hive Index, My Support Forums is organized under Mental Health.
- How do I join My Support Forums?
- You can join My Support Forums by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Mental Health communities like?
- Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support. Range of spaces from general wellness discussion to communities focused on specific conditions.
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