Resources

People facing similar issues come together to share their experience in the presence of trained mental health professionals, psychologists or social workers.

Why a Support Group?

• People feel safe sharing their experience.
• It gives a sense of belonging.
• People feel heard and understood.
• Social support

Where and How to reach out to Support Groups?

• Ask your therapist/ psychiatrist (if already seeking their help)
• Ask someone you know who has experience with the same issues.
• Check online: Check all the information thoroughly before joining any group

Questions to ask before joining any support group:

• Who runs the group? Is it run by any trained professional?
• What is the purpose of the group? - is the group formed for specific issues (ex; anxiety, depression, etc)
• Does the group provide the support you are seeking?- psychoeducation, peer support.
• Is the group funded by someone? - Currently, there is no govt. run mental health support groups.
• Are there any membership fees? Check out their membership plan if it is not free.
• Where does the group hold its meeting and how often?
• What are the rules and regulations of the group?

The purpose of self-help books is to help the readers solve their personal problems. Reading self-help books may help in raising awareness and performance.

Some of them are

• Man's Search for Meaning: Viktor Frankl
• Rising Strong: Brené Brown
• Daring Greatly: Brené Brown
• It didn’t start with you: Mark Wolynn
• The Body Keeps the Score: Bessel Van der Kolk

• Moodspace

  The app makes use of CBT principles to help users in managing their symptoms through activities designed to positively reframe their thinking.

• Headspace

  This meditation app allows users to learn simple mindfulness techniques using short-duration meditation plans.

• InnerHour

  An app created by mental health professionals to provide users with a digital experience of therapy.

• Dare

  An evidence-based training program to help individuals overcome anxiety.