How to vet a support group before you join: red flags and green flags
A seven-step guide to finding the right support group, from clarifying what you need to evaluating fit and knowing when to keep looking.
Beyond AA: 7 types of addiction recovery groups (and how to choose)
A guide to seven different addiction recovery group models beyond AA, comparing philosophy, format, cost, and evidence base to help you find the right fit.
Support groups for college students: what’s available and how to find one
A guide for college students on finding mental health support groups on campus, off campus, and online, plus tips for providers on partnering with universities.
Culturally Responsive Support Groups: A Guide for BIPOC Communities
A guide for BIPOC communities on finding culturally responsive support groups, including what to look for, questions to ask, and resources.
Depression support groups: finding connection when you feel alone
If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. Depression has a way of convincing you that no one understands, that reaching out is pointless, and that you are better off keeping everything inside. But those are lies depression tells, and a support group can help you see through them. Depression support groups bring together people […]
Grief support groups: how they work and how to find one near you
If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the loneliest. Whether you have lost a spouse, a parent, a child, or a close friend, the weight of that loss can feel impossible to carry alone. Grief support groups offer a space where you […]
Peer Support vs Clinician-Led Groups: How to Choose
Peer support groups vs clinician-led therapy groups: compare facilitation, cost, training, and which fits your situation. Plus when to use both.
AA vs SMART Recovery: Which Recovery Program Is Right for You?
AA vs SMART Recovery: compare 12-step and cognitive-behavioral recovery programs. Format, cost, philosophy, who each works best for. Plus how to try both.
Anxiety support groups: what they are and how they help
If you deal with anxiety, you already know how isolating it can feel. Racing thoughts, constant worry, and the physical tension that never quite goes away. What many people do not realize is that anxiety support groups exist specifically to help with this, and they can be a useful complement to individual therapy or even […]
What Are Psychoeducation Groups, and Why Are They So Helpful?
When it comes to mental health, knowledge really is power. That’s the heart of psychoeducation groups, a group format designed to give people the tools, facts, and strategies they need to understand what they’re going through and manage it more effectively. Unlike traditional talk therapy or support groups, psychoeducation groups are focused on learning. But […]