What kinds of support groups are there?
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What kinds of support groups are there?
Depending on your needs, you may decide to join one of three types of support groups—a mutual support group, a 12-step help group, or a therapy group. Just remember that whatever support group you choose, it’s not a substitute for medical care.
What is NAMI support group?
NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location.
How do I find an online group?
Where should you look?
- Check Out Social Media.
- Subscribe to Newsletters.
- Join a Support Group.
- Try a Virtual Club or Class.
- Check Out Your Local Library Website.
What is a virtual support group?
Online support groups provide an alternative vehicle of support for people in distress by linking people with similar issues. They have the potential to improve the access and delivery of support to a wide range of people, including some who would not seek face-to-face support at all.
Are online support groups effective?
Online support groups can function as an effective therapeutic adjunct to counseling services for members who require more support than counseling offers and/or more frequent support than counseling provides.
What are virtual support groups?
Does Nami have a hotline?
When is help available? The NAMI Information HelpLine can be reached by calling 800-950-6264, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET, or by email at [email protected]. We will then respond to your email when we return to the office. If you are in an emergency call 911 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
How effective is group therapy for depression?
Previous research has shown that cognitive- behavioral group therapy (group CBT) is an effective treatment for depression. However, the effectiveness of this approach in routine care needs more research.
How can a support group help depression?
While depression support groups are not psychotherapy groups, they can provide you with a safe and accepting place to vent your frustrations and fears and receive comfort and encouragement from others. In a depression support group, members often share coping suggestions that others find useful.
How to support a colleague with depression?
Make Him Believe That You Are There. First of all,ask him to go out for coffee or lunch.
Where to get help for depression?
Family doctors