Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Supportive online groups

I have found several support groups online that have great empathy for families dealing with mental illness. Try some of these:
windsofchangebipolar, a Yahoo group. Go to Yahoo. Search the title. Free to join. From their webpage: "If you are a person who has Bipolar Disorder or Someone you care about has Bipolar Disorder we welcome you."
RAD_FASDkids, a Yahoo group. From their webpage: "RAD_FASDkids is a group that offers support and helps to educate parents dealing with children diagnosed with (RAD) Reactive Attachment Disorder and/or FASD. When you are dealing with one, you may be dealing with the other."
Another I had hoped to be good was UpNDownkids, another Yahoo group. It is not very active, however. From their website: "Brought together by one common bond, raising children with emotional disabilities, Beth and Allie have seen the need for a support system for children with psychiatric disorders, and their families." It could be really useful. Maybe someone will start another similar support group.

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