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Idea for new group on mental health!
March 14, 2004 - 04:58 AM
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Hey there everyone!
I was just thinking, it would be great if there was a group on TIG which aimed at giving support to youth around the world who have been affected in some way or another with a mental health problem (eg. depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anything related to mental health). This could mean that you were/are suffering from the disorder or you knew someone who was/is. The aim of the group would be to share our problems and stories, and inspire and give advice and support to one another.
I know that mental health problems are extremely common among young people and i believe they should not feel ashamed or alone, and should have access to support and feedback from others who have experienced similar problems. I for one am only just turning 16 and have already experienced various mental health related problems, (i.e. depression, anorexia, social phobia) and i would love to help out and listen to anyone else with a problem relating to mental illness.
So basically, i just wanted all your opinions on whether i should start up a TIG support group for youth on mental health disorders and problems? Would anyone be interested? I'd really like to help, so please tell me soon! Thanks heaps guys 
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Lisa Campbell Salazar
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awesome idea
March 22, 2004 - 10:43 AM
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you should start a project page:
projects.takingitglobal.org
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
March 23, 2004 - 01:25 AM
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If i have certain problem with myself i loose it instantly if somebody else asks me to help him with his problem solving. Are you having same approach?
This right here is a thing to think about. Helping others gains you free personal problem solution.
Ave Futuria
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
March 23, 2004 - 02:40 AM
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for sure...i'd be interested...
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
March 23, 2004 - 12:25 PM
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Great idea
i think that is a really good idea, because a lot of people aren't aware of how common mental health problems are, and as soon as you mention mental health problems, they instantly think of well known 'illnesses' like schizophrenia & don't really think of things like mild depression, which i'm sure everyone has encountered
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
March 26, 2004 - 02:05 AM
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Excellent! Thanks so much for your encouragement guys, it's very motivating! I will go and set up a 'group' on it then, or would it be a 'project'? DOes anyone know the difference, and is one more appropriate than the other, in this case? Thanks guys
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
April 6, 2004 - 03:03 AM
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Hi! I´ll be interested too..
I think that it might be a group.. a project could come later.. after some discussions, some conclusions of what we could do.. what do you think?
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
April 6, 2004 - 07:31 AM
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I am up for it.
My main lack is time.
Will it be time consuming and will it demand my complete attention 24/7 whole year?
If so then no, if not then count me in.
I do similar assistance in daily life, but not mental. Lets say i wont be a complete beginner. (LOL)
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i am up for it too. just tell me what to do and i will have it done.
October 27, 2004 - 07:04 AM
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Originally posted by kaiser
I am up for it.
My main lack is time.
Will it be time consuming and will it demand my complete attention 24/7 whole year?
If so then no, if not then count me in.
I do similar assistance in daily life, but not mental. Lets say i wont be a complete beginner. (LOL)
Ave Futuria
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GLORIA ADERKO
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i will like to help and i think it is a great idea.just let me now when you need my h
October 27, 2004 - 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by Indiekitten
Hey there everyone!
I was just thinking, it would be great if there was a group on TIG which aimed at giving support to youth around the world who have been affected in some way or another with a mental health problem (eg. depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anything related to mental health). This could mean that you were/are suffering from the disorder or you knew someone who was/is. The aim of the group would be to share our problems and stories, and inspire and give advice and support to one another.
I know that mental health problems are extremely common among young people and i believe they should not feel ashamed or alone, and should have access to support and feedback from others who have experienced similar problems. I for one am only just turning 16 and have already experienced various mental health related problems, (i.e. depression, anorexia, social phobia) and i would love to help out and listen to anyone else with a problem relating to mental illness.
So basically, i just wanted all your opinions on whether i should start up a TIG support group for youth on mental health disorders and problems? Would anyone be interested? I'd really like to help, so please tell me soon! Thanks heaps guys
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GLORIA ADERKO
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hi i agree
October 27, 2004 - 07:10 AM
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hi i think it bis a great idea.i am willing to help anytime and any day,just let me know and i will do all that i can.
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Green Light
November 1, 2004 - 08:24 AM
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Go ahead, I am sure it will be a good project.
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that is grand
November 1, 2004 - 09:12 AM
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for long i have wished that tig as a forum for youths be more specialised. i know that there are country sites and all that but there is room for more specialization. such ideas are great and the conserned technical bech i hope is taking note. we can have special forums for special people. a forum for the psyche guestions can help alot.
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Re: Idea for new group on mental health!
November 1, 2004 - 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by Indiekitten
I know that mental health problems are extremely common among young people and i believe they should not feel ashamed or alone, and should have access to support and feedback from others who have experienced similar problems.
I have long personal (not professional) experience in this area of life. I'd like to help too if I could.
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