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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.
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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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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Topic Tuesday: Loneliness in smaller communities
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Exploring life within smaller communities as we work through mental health symptoms
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