This organization is dedicated to giving family and friends of mentally ill loved ones a place to come together for support and guidance. Whether it is fear of stigma or worry about betraying loved ones caregivers often suffer in silence when dealing with the daily ups and downs or crisis events precipitated by mental illness. Mental illness is not experienced in a vacuum. It's the family, friends and community that provide the foundation for the struggling individual to become healthy, yet some …

Everyday Matters wants to create awareness for mental health issues and debunk the stigma. Help us start a global conversation. Be inspired and enlightened. Check out one of our meetups and help support the cause.

Christian Fellowship for the Mentally Ill-New York is a faith-based support group affiliated with Christian Fellowship for the Mentally Ill. CFMI-New York was assembled in 2013 to serve the needs of mental health consumers located within the five boroughs. This particular group will be based in Brooklyn, NY.

This will be a group for people moving forward in their mental illness recovery and ready to DO WHAT COMES NEXT!! We're done with the "what happened?", we're done with the "how did it affect you?", we're done with the "how do you feel about that?", we're ready to figure out what we DO next. We'll use this group to partner with one another to set concrete plans, ideas, timeframes for moving on: grabbing hold of the STRUCTURAL aspects of our lives that therapy often doesn't address. This organizer …

Peer support group for people with siblings diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.

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This is a group for folks who deal with any form of depression (chronic, bipolar, bipolar II, seasonal, etc.) (and possibly anxiety) who want to talk with others dealing with the same issues and who understand the loneliness, stigma, frustration, etc. that come with being depressed. We are a peer-to-peer, non-professional, self-help support group located in Columbia, MD. We are here to help heal ourselves from depression through sharing experiences with one another, decreasing isolation through …

This group is for people who have been diagnosed (or not) with a mood disorder, are depressed or bipolar, have OCD, anxiety, or are dealing with either recent diagnosis. It's also open to friends, family, and supporters who want to learn about living with a mood disorder and share personal experiences. Here is a good place to start seeking help, or discuss treatment and challenges dealing with diagnosis and living with a mood disoder. Group discussion can bring tremendous insight into yourself …

If you feel like you need someone to talk to, we are here for you. Sometimes it just helps to have someone listen, especially someone who is outside of your regular social circle. Sometimes it's good to hear feedback from others who've experienced similar issues. No problem is too small - if it's upsetting you then it's worth talking about and working on. This is a welcoming and open environment talk-therapy group for people of all ages with any issues they want to discuss. This group is modera …

MyTherapist is a group of therapists in private practice in NYC.  We offer meetups for other professionals to train in clinical sexology and rational emotive behavior therapy as well as meetups for the public on topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, LGBT issues, and human sexuality.  Some of our Meetups have gone on to become recurring therapy groups facilitated by one of our staff (but don'[t worry, once a workshop crosses over to therapy, we don't coordinate that thru Meetup.com) We're …

Looking for all young adults (age 18-35) dealing with major depression, bipolar disorder, & other related mood disorders. Lets get together, get out, & DEAL with our issues as a group. I started this Meetup to make a change in my life because being anti-social is a product of my depression, it isn't me. So I hope to meetup soon.

The purpose of this group is to meet other people suffering from bipolar disorder. To discuss symptoms (and how they effect our jobs, activities and relationships), moods, medications, natural solutions, and treatments in a group that attempts to be as neutral and positive as possible. And maybe even make some new bipolar friends. I started this group because I was dissatisfied with other groups I had joined in the past. Certain discussions at such group(s) seemed to veer off into inappropriate …

Hello my fellow social workers!!! I'm a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, psychoanalytic candidate, and member of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Alumni Advisory Board.  Over the years I worked as clinical consultant with the New York City Children’s Services and was a member of the Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall: Task Force on Domestic Violence, Child Maltreatment and Elder Abuse. I have consulted with numerous organizations regarding LMSW exam developm …

DBT skills group incorporates the four core skills of DBT training; Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness And Distress Tolerance: Mindfulness:being in the moment. Distress Tolerance: being able to self soothe in a situation you can't change. Emotional Regulation:being able to maintain our emotions and not getting hijacked by them. Interpersonal Relationships : the ability to ask for what we need and the ability to say no when it is not good for us.

The Hoboken Mood Disorder Support Alliance is a group dedicated to improving the quality of life of those with depression and bipolar disorder living in the city of Hoboken, NJ. In order to meet that goal, the Alliance hosts support group Meetups based on the following principles: Focus on self-help - Each person has the ability to help themselves. Together we all know more than any one of us alone. Everyone has value and something to add to the group process. Each of us is the authority on wha …

"Can a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" -- Henry David Thoreau If you enjoy reading books, viewing films,  and participating in discussions about powerful & timely issues then this group is for you.  Meet other intelligent, creative, caring professionals and movie lovers. An interactive, thought-provoking seminar exploring powerful and timely issues, focused on the stories of people challenged by illness and disability. Their lives provide …

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or neg …

We welcome you to join our support group, where you will find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting, and can make a positive difference in the lives of others. There is no charge to join or attend our meetings, and you don't have to be a Meetup member. (Note: Our group is actually much larger than what you'll see represented on this website. About 20 people usually show up to each meeting, most of whom are not even Meetup members.) To learn more about our support group a …

****WE'VE GOT A NEW LOCATION**** Come inside for our new address. !! JUST BRING YOURSELF!! Meet with local people who have depression or bipolar disorder for discussion, information, and support in a safe & confidential environment. New members are welcome! This group is marked "private" because our members' privacy is so important to us. If you'd like to attend our meetings, just click on "Join us!" For more information before joining, click "About Us" on the left side of the screen.

This group is a support group for other women like me who struggle with Anxiety and Depression. The target age group is 25-35 young women who are going through hormonal issues, anxiety, and depression. These years are very trying for women and I would like to be supportive and gain support while going through this time. This group can open doors to other ideas for meetup but i would like that to be the main focus.

Welcome ladies!  You are exactly where you are supposed to be in your life and you have arrived on this page to fulfill God's Divine purpose for you. You are not here by accident, but have arrived to deepen your relationship with God, study His Word to gain understanding, and apply Biblical applications to your real life issues - the topics not regularly discussed or avoided in church and more traditional Bible studies. This is a Non-Denomenational Women's Bible Study for women facing real life …

Picture yourself being at your best and living a happy life! 21st Century urban citizen is facing escalating amount of demands to cope with throughout family, work or social life. Sometimes it is quite difficult to sustain the fragile equilibrium and stay effective, happy & healthy. Happiness is not an abstract idea. It is built of the fulfilled realization of the 7 main areas in human life, coordinated by the 7 Chakra energy centers. • Career & Money • Sexuality • Self esteem • Relationsh …

The original idea for creating this group is to share the Bipolar Beauty with people affected by bipolar disorder and also their friends and family. The basic characteristics of this group in order to exist, is that it is positive thinking, open to new coorganisers, it is based in all the members' needs and thoughts and it is conitinuously changing, expanding, self improving.

We brought our group to Meetup.com in April 2010, but we actually began our monthly book discussions in September 2009.  We have been having our meetings the first Wednesday evening of every month, 7pm at Red Hook Coffee & Tea (765 S 4th St - between Fitzwater & Catharine in Queen Village). The meetings generally go no later than 9pm. We are casual and enthusiastic; our members enjoy reading and collectively choosing and discussing books on a monthly basis. We take turns selecting the books for …

This Meetup Groups focuses on events and gatherings that promote health and healing during the postpartum period.  Each Thursday, 9:30-11:30am we have a nursing support meet up called Milk Mama Cafe. Whether you are struggling with nursing or having a great experience we would love to see you! This group will be sponsored by Nancy Kleinfled, R.D., IBCLC. Nancy has been providing lactation consulting support in our community for the past 10 years. She is very knowledgeable and caring and ready to …

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with BPD? Life with this mental illness is often black-and-white, chaotic, overwhelming, and geared towards mere survival. Our goal is to THRIVE in Shades of Grey: Find and receive support from others with BPD, loved ones of BPDs, and professional resources. Attend discussion groups. Participate in online seminars and courses. Enhance emotion regulation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Locate a therapist and/or coach specializing in BPD. Sh …

For over 110 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers nearly 180 programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, the developmentally disabled, and the mentally ill. Catholic Charities is also one of the largest faith-based providers of affordable housing in New York City, providing 3,700 units of housing for low-income seniors, families, and the formerly homeless, includi …

A New York City based lecture series offered to help raise awareness and understanding about an often misunderstood and mis-treated diagnosis called Borderline Personality Disorder. This is a public group that will use its proceeds to help realize RethinkBPD's mission: to promote conversations surrounding BPD through video. Come bring yourself, your family and loved ones for one night or all; they will sure be engaging, insightful and help you make the connections you need to journey forward.