Mental health peer support groups can be a great adjunct to psychotherapy, medication, and other mental health treatments as they provide a space to lean on others with similar experiences as well as learn tips about navigating the mental health system in the United States.
Listed below are in-person (or virtual video-conferencing) peer support groups in the United States. They usually involve weekly meetings with other people in your geographical area who struggle with various mental health difficulties.
A peer support group for adults with mental health difficulties through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). It is available in all 50 states with chapters in most counties across the nation.
A peer support group for adults with depression, (hypo)mania, and anxiety through the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). It is available in all 50 states with chapters in most counties across the nation.
Listed below are anonymous online peer support forums in the United States. They usually involve online discussion boards with other people from all over the country who struggle with similar mental health difficulties.
A peer support forum for adults with mental health difficulties through Mental Health America (MHA). The online forum allows for anonymous profiles to remain private. Technically, the forum is hosted by Inspire and is called “Mental Health America Support”.
A peer support forum for adults with anxiety and depression through the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). The online forum allows for anonymous profiles to remain private. Technically, the forum is hosted by HealthUnlocked and is called “Anxiety and Depression Support”.