Support Groups for Mental Illness - What are They?

Most people understand how doctors and therapists work, but many people can’t quite wrap their minds around support groups – especially peer-led ones. In this episode, our hosts dissect different types of support groups to make them better understood and more accessible. Listen Now! Highlights from ‘Mental Illness Support Groups’ Episode [1:00] Let's talk about support groups. [3:00] Fountain House in NYC is awesome! [6:00] Why it’s great to be around like-minded people. [8:00] Support groups in hospitals. [12:00] Peer-run support groups, hints and tips. [18:00] Gabe became a support group facilitator — what does that mean? [25:00] Sometimes people come to support groups just to listen. [26:00] Gabe and Michelle recommend support groups to listen and share. [28:00] Don’t like your support group? You can find another!