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When faced with ups and downs in life, a little support goes a long way. This feeling is only exacerbated when one is facing a mental health challenge, issue or condition. A strong social support network is crucial for recovery, healing and an integral part of therapeutic interventions ranging from depression, anxiety, to trauma, addiction, grief and so on.
For individuals facing mental health issues, having a reliable support network is essential, however, sometimes meeting other people who are going through and feeling exactly what you’re facing can provide an extremely supportive and understanding environment. This is where support groups come in.
Support Groups for Mental Health
A mental health support group is designed to provide a safe space to share one’s experience, connect with others who are facing similar challenges, heal together under the guidance of a trained mental health professional.
Support group for mental health are crucial for recovery and psychological well-being and are not only designed for individuals with mental health disorders or concerns but also for their loved ones.
A support group for mental health is accessible both online and in-person, and some online support groups are free and available 24/7. Let’s delve into how finding a support group near you or online group therapy can help you in your path towards mental wellness.
Support Groups Near Me
A very convenient and easy way to access this service is by searching for support groups near me which will provide you with numerous options. You can also search for a specific concern or condition so as to find a support group nearby that is suitable for your needs, such as autism support group, depression support group, alcoholics anonymous support group, etc. Further, for loved ones, family members of individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disorders, many support groups exist such as family support groups for autism, family support groups for narcotics anonymous, and so on.
Group Therapy Near Me
The option of group therapeutic support combines peer support with professional help and therapeutic guidance. Group therapy is beneficial for individuals with more complex issues like trauma, postpartum depression, victims or survivors of sexual assault as clinical or professional guidance is required considering the sensitivity and discretion that may be required for vulnerable groups such as these. Further, a therapist can use therapeutic techniques and activities to aid the goals of the group and collectively equip them with required coping skills.
Depression Support Groups Near Me
According to research, participation in an online depression support group helped decrease symptoms of depression as well as self-stigma over a 10-week period (Breuer and Barker et al., 2015).
Some of the most well-known support groups for depression include 7 cups which is available 24/7, highly affordable or free support, available for specific groups such as LGBTQIA+, caregivers; NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers online and offline group therapy, virtual and in-person support groups; The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance for online as well as offline specialized support groups; Postpartum Support International for free and online support groups for Postpartum depression.
Autism Support Groups Near Me
Some support groups for autistic individuals and their loved ones include Autism Support Community which are available in-person and virtually; ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) support groups offline available in Pennsylvania and online as well for autistic and special populations; AANE (Association for Autism and Neurodiversity) support groups are available for individuals with autism and their families, paid as well as free and open groups; Autism Society has affiliates offering autism support groups near you across the US.
Anxiety Support Groups Near Me
Free and anonymous anxiety support groups by licensed therapists are available virtually on 7cups; NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) also offers in-person as well as virtual support groups for anxiety; Mental Health America offers specialized support groups and community-based support and programs across US in the form of affiliates available on their website.
Eating Disorder Support Groups Near Me
There are many national-level support organizations for individuals suffering from eating disorders such as Eating Disorders Anonymous offering anonymous support groups and recovery program across US in-person and virtually; National Alliance for Eating Disorders(NAED) offers free and weekly therapist-led support groups online and offline across US; National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) offering recovery support groups, caregiver or sibling support groups, as well as LGBTQIA+ eating disorder support groups which are free and virtual, hence, easily accessible.
Addiction Support Groups Near Me
Peer and emotional support group for alcoholics is widely known by the name Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which provides free and anonymous emotional support and recovery groups all across US, as well as online; similarly, for individuals with drug addiction, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) offers online and offline recovery support groups for free; SMART Recovery offers recovery support groups for addicts and their families based on two therapeutic modalities i.e. REBT and CBT; Women for Sobriety (WFS) offers support groups specifically for women and is based on peer support are organizations to search for if you are looking for help for addiction near you.
How can NABHS help?
Whether you are looking for mental health and emotional support in your daily life, or specialized group therapy or tailor-made support groups, there are numerous national, private, free, affordable, online, offline support groups available nearby led by licensed or trained professionals to guide you. North America Behavioral Health Services will help you book a session at support groups which will help you in your emotional or psychological recovery and wellness journey as per your requirements and convenience!
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