Websites with Online Support Groups
Disclaimer
Depression Alliance Scotland takes no responsibility for the content of external sites and inclusion of an organisation on this list does not constitute a recommendation by Depression Alliance Scotland.
Bluebell (Postnatal Depression)
http://www.bluebellday.org.uk
Awareness raising about postnatal depression and a helpline: Bluebell at Parentline Scotland - 0800 3 457 457.
Location: Scotland
Brilliant Madness
http://www.abrilliantmadness.org
Brilliant Madness is a mental health support group, whose mission is to provide support for people who are doing everything within their power to help themselves. This site is for those who are active in their healing process.
Location: UK
CBT Forum
http://www.cbtforum.net
CBT forum has been set up to provide information, support, advice and a chance to share and form friendships with like-minded people undergoing CBT and those interested in learning more about it.
Location: UK
Depression Fallout
http://depressionfallout.com/
Support site for carers of people with depression. Based on books by Anne Sheffield
Location: USA
Depression Forums
http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/forums.html
A Depression and mental health online support group
Location: Worldwide
Depression Guide
http://www.depression-guide.com/
Information about depression and a support forum
Location: USA
Depression World
http://www.depression-world.org.uk/
Provides information; advice and support to any one affected by mental illness but focuses on depression.
Location: UK
Lumie
http://www.lumie.com
Manufacturer of lightboxes and dawn simulators. Information and a support forum for people with SAD on the site.
Location: England
Mad not Bad
http://www.madnotbad.co.uk/index.htm
User led site with creative writing, people's mental health stories and a supportive forum. To foster the idea that being 'mad' doesn't make you 'bad' and that it's ok to talk about it.
Location: UK
Mental Health in the UK
http://www.zoo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
An online UK mental health organisation. This site has a thriving online expanding message board/forum and chat room as well as information, personal stories and creative arts by people with mental health problems
Location: Scotland
National Self Harm Network
http://www.nshn.co.uk/
UK focused survivor-led organisation, committed campaigners for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm.
Location: England
Netdoctor Depression Community
http://community.netdoktor.com/ccs/uk/depression/index.jsp
Online support community and information about depression and bipolar depression
Location: UK
OCD Action
http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/
Telephone advice and information for people experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. Self help groups and an online forum
Location: England
Outlet Scotland
http://www.outlet-scotland.org/website/
Scottish charity which supports families affected by mental illness. Provides online forums and opportunities to take part in related research.
Location: Scotland
Recover Your Life
http://www.recoveryourlife.com/
Website providing information advice and a supportive forum for people who self harm
Location: UK
Social Anxiety Scotland
http://www.sascotland.co.uk/
Social anxiety or social phobia as it's also commonly known as is a distressing medical condition. It often causes a fear of being watched or judged by others. Website provides forum for people with SA in Scotland to contact and support each other.
Location: Scotland
Social Anxiety UK
http://www.social-anxiety.org.uk
Information and support for people affected by social anxiety.
Location: UK
Touching Minds
http://www.touchingminds.org/
Information and support for people with mood disorders
Location: UK
UK Depression
http://ukdepression.co.uk
UK-based Depression forum and online community
Location: UK
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