The Depression and Anxiety Wellness Support Group Zoom Meeting

Depression and anxiety can result in silent suffering. Sharing with family or friends doesn't always help because they cannot relate. This group gives you a place to get support from people who understand because they share the same suffering.

You can share or just listen in peace with your camera on or off.

This group provides a safe and supportive environment for people to connect and share experiences, strength, hope, and offer mutual support. It is a sanctuary where members can be authentic, free from judgment, and receive encouragement and understanding from others who can relate to their struggles.

The Meeting will start with this announcement:
We let people who are in suffering share first. So if your mental state is really bad and you want to share, say so with a chat message or a verbal request. After we support all suffering members, we will open up for general sharing and ideas to support mental health. Please note, non-suffering shares may need to be limited to 5 minutes.

Meeting Rules:

1. Confidentiality: What is shared in the meeting stays in the group.
2. Active Listening: Listen attentively without interrupting others.
3. Respect: Treat each participant with kindness, empathy, and respect.
4. One Person Speaks at a Time: Avoid talking over each other.
5. No Judgement: Do not judge others.
6. Mutual Support: Offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to fellow participants whenever possible.

Disclaimer:
We're an informal peer support group where we share our experiences to hopefully help each other navigate life a little easier. We're not medical professionals and are not licensed to diagnose any conditions or prescribe treatment. If you are in a crisis, please call or text 988, or call 911.

Jen D and Bob G are co-organizers