mental health support group statement of purpose

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welcome to the mental health support group. we endeavor here to create a safe place where people can talk about mental illness and how it is affecting their lives, whether it is their own illness or that of a loved one or friend. a place where mental illnesses are to be treated as authentic medical illnesses. a supportive haven for discussion and information sharing about mental health issues, which may include personal experiences, or news and information regarding mental health support, research, and/or treatment.

we hope to keep this space free from stigmatizing and invalidating language about mental illness and the mentally ill, and hope everyone will give consideration to minimizing triggering or exacerbating the symptoms of persons who may read the forum. in light of the addition of social media buttons, posters are both reminded not to share personal information that they would not want read by those outside this forum, as always, but also as a part of the safe haven offered in this group we ask that posts here NOT be shared without the express permission of the poster.

what this group is NOT is a substitute for real life mental health care. we know it can be therapeutic to find people who can relate to you when you are suffering from a mental illness or emotional distress, and that’s why we are here. but no one here can be counted on to provide professional care.
if you are considering suicide, please go to the nearest emergency room immediately. if you don’t have the means to get there on your own, please dial 911. if you find yourself waiting for help, please dial 1-800-sui-cide.