Mental Health Communities on Independent Platforms
About the Mental Health Topic
This list is geared around communities that focus on Mental Health topics. For those that suffer from some sort of mental health issue themselves, to those that want resources on how to support their friends and family, to networks for Mental Health professionals, and of course places on the internet where you can go for some positivity and good vibes. Several of these communities have sub-forums or channels dedicated to particular topics within the world of Mental Health.
About Online Communities on Independent Platforms
These are online communities that are hosted on their own platform, and not a part of a social network like Reddit/Facebook/LinkedIn, or communication platform like Slack and Discord. Although they may utilize community software like circle.so to implement the features of their community, they have their own brand and identity.
11 Independent Communities
Psych Central
Psych Central 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.
1995
Established
500K
Members
Features
Smart Recovery
Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program
1994
Established
245K
Members
Features
Therapy Tribe
The road to mental health begins with you; but it helps to know you’re not alone. At TherapyTribe, we believe that individuals become empowered to help themselves and others when they feel a part of something larger. Our free online support community offers members a convenient and safe place to connect. We’ve combined members from five long-standing support websites to create one fantastic wellness community. Join the larger conversation on wellness and peer support, or limit your interactions to your core support group(s) – the choice is yours. TherapyTribe contains the following independent groups: AddictiionTribe, AnxietyTribe, DepressionTribe, HIV/AidsTribe, LGBTribe, MarriageFamilyTribe, OCDTribe, TeenTribe.
126K
Members
Features
7 Cups
7 Cups offers a variety of communities to provide support and personal connection. From this central hub, you can explore and join new communities and get updates from the communities you subscribe to. We are glad you are here.
49K
Members
Features
Schizophrenia.com
Started in 1995, Schizophrenia.com is an internet community dedicated to providing high quality information, support and education to the family members, caregivers and individuals whose lives have been impacted by schizophrenia. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all individuals and families suffering from schizophrenia, and in speeding the research progress towards a cure.
1995
Established
48K
Members
Features
Daily Strength
Knowing when you need help is a sign of strength. Share your experience and join a support group to connect with those on the same path.
2006
Established
22K
Members
Features
Mental Health Forum
The Mental Health Forum is a peer support forum for people who experience any form of mental health issue. It is a place where you can speak openly and anonymously about your mental health experiences. Our aim is to be the friendliest place on the web to discuss mental health issues. We bring together people from all corners of the world and from all walks of life.
2007
Established
Features
Mental Health Innovation Network
We’re a community of mental health innovators - researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, service user advocates, and donors from around the world - sharing innovative resources and ideas to promote mental health and improve the lives of people with mental, neurological and substance use disorders.
2013
Established
Features
Turn2Me Peer Support
Share your thoughts experiences and connect your peers in a safe, moderated peer community.
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Inspire
The largest and fastest growing support community for cancer, rare diseases, and chronic conditions. Millions of patients and caregivers come to Inspire for information and support from others like them in our private, anonymous, and safe environment. Join a community here and get help in every step of your journey from diagnosis through deciding treatments, to coping, to managing your condition.
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Mind Oasis
Mind Oasis is a warm and welcoming online meditation community. Our mission is to bring the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide via live streaming sessions.
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