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.
Online vs In-Person Therapy Groups: Which Is Right for You?
Online vs in-person therapy groups — compare effectiveness, cost, accessibility, and which format works best for different concerns. Plus tips for choosing.
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 […]
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2026: support groups for kids, teens, and the families who love them
If you or your child is in crisis, call or text 988. May 6 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a day to acknowledge what every parent of an anxious or struggling kid already knows: children’s mental health is real, it is shaped by the same things that shape adult mental health, and getting […]
Mental Health Awareness Month 2026: how to actually find a group this month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For one month a year, mental health is a topic at work, on social media, and in your inbox. The week-long observances and personal stories are useful, the green ribbons are fine, and yet awareness by itself does not put a group on your calendar. This post is for […]
5 Signs You Need Group Therapy (And How to Tell If You Would Benefit)
Most people picture therapy as a one-on-one conversation in a quiet office. But group therapy is one of the most effective and underused forms of mental health support available. So how do you know if it’s right for you? Here are five signs you need group therapy — and what to do next if any […]
What to Expect at Your First Group Therapy Session
Walking into your first group therapy session can feel intimidating. You might wonder what people will ask you, whether you’ll have to share your whole story, or if you’ll even belong. Those feelings are completely normal, and almost everyone in the room felt the same way on their first day. The truth is, group therapy […]
Find a Support Group Near Me: A Complete How-To Guide (Online or In-Person)
Finding a support group shouldn’t feel like a research project. But for most people, it does. You know you want connection — a space where people actually understand what you’re going through — but figuring out where to look, what kind of group to choose, and whether it’s legitimate can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks […]
Group Therapy vs Individual Therapy: How to Choose
Group therapy and individual therapy are both proven, evidence-based ways to improve mental health — they just work differently. This guide breaks down what each looks like, how they compare on cost, privacy, and pace, and how to choose the one that fits where you are.