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About support groups

Support groups for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and other mental health conditions can be places of enlightenment and support. But here's what you should know.


 

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What they ARE:
* A place to share experiences, information, and strategies for living successfully with mental health disorders.
* Peer-led.
* Safe and non-judgmental.
* Confidential.
* Offer emotional support, friendship, and a sense of belonging.
* Meet regularly.

 

 

Group of people in support groupHowever, what they are NOT:
* Not a pity party.
* Not a dating service.
* Not a gripe session.
* Not a place to diagnose.
* Not an expert giving a lecture.
* Not a replacement for professional care.
* Not a theater for people craving attention to monopolize any discussion.
* Not a place to gossip about, harass, or otherwise add to the depression of others in this group.

 

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Source: Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance Colorado Springs

 

 

Page updated March 15, 2009