Lived Experience Forum

Acceptance, connection, support. Share the journey.

Safe, anonymous discussion for people living with mental illness, moderated 24/7 by mental health professionals.

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Forum Topics

The Lived Experience Forum has hundreds of discussions on the experience of mental health and illness. They're organised under these seven topics — click one to find discussions on that theme.

Our stories

New to the Lived Experience Forum? Start here. A place to introduce yourself, read the stories of people like you and share your own experience

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Looking after ourselves

Coping strategies. Self-care tips. Goals and how to reach them. Celebration and motivation. Supporting ourselves and each other. All the things that help.

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Social Spaces

Relax and unwind with Forum friends. Drop in for fun, or a friendly chat. Say good morning to the other members or share the experience of some of your favourite hobbies or interests.

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Something’s not right

All about struggles, not coping, having a rough time or challenges with diagnoses. Ask questions, ask for help, offer support, share your knowledge and experience.

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Useful resources

Services, tools, new research, treatments, technologies, books, websites. Ask for resources or post helpful ones you’ve found.

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Special Events

Check this space out for ‘Topic Tuesday’ and other special Forums events. Read past event discussions and see what’s coming soon!

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Forums news and feedback

Everything about the Forums itself: news, updates and announcements.

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