10 Powerful Ways to Boost Engagement in Your Online Mental Health Support Group

Let’s be honest. Running a support group is not an easy task when you have no creative ideas to run that. Sometimes it feels like people show up, listen, and leave without any activity or participation.

The Impact of Community on Client Mental Health Outcomes

As mental health professionals, we know that mental health is influenced by a wide range of biopsychosocial factors—including genetics, physical health, access to care, and life experiences. But one of the most powerful, and often underutilized, influences on client outcomes is

How to Build Trust Within Your Support Group

Trust is the backbone of any successful support group. It creates a safe space where members feel heard, respected, and valued—key ingredients for emotional healing and group cohesion. Without trust, meaningful connection and open dialogue become difficult to achieve.

10 Interactive Ideas for Virtual Mental Health Groups

In today’s digital world, virtual support groups serve as vital spaces for individuals navigating mental health challenges, chronic disease, grief, and personal growth. Whether someone is managing bipolar disorder, overcoming substance abuse, or rebuilding after trauma, these o

Do You Need a License to Run a Mental Health Support Group

So, you're thinking about starting a support group at MentalHappy.com—amazing! You want to bring people together to talk, share, and support each other. But then you wonder…“Wait… do I need a license to do this?”

Level Up Your Support Group: 5 Gamification Hacks to Boost Engagement & Joy

Gamification is transforming support groups by making participation more engaging and rewarding. It boosts motivation and fosters a sense of achievement, helping members stay active and committed.

5 Innovative Interactive Activities to Energize Your Support Group_ Unique Engagement Strategies for Leaders

Support group leaders often face challenges in maintaining engagement. Traditional methods can become repetitive, leading to decreased participation. To keep members involved, interactive activities are essential. Studies show that active engagement improves emotional connectio

No Overhead, Reduce Worklaod & Grow Your Practice

mental health professionals face the challenge of balancing client care, administrative tasks, and personal well-being. The demand for health services is higher than ever, yet burnout among professionals is a growing concern. This blog is designed to show you how leading...

Storytelling in Mental Health: Techniques for Professionals

Storytelling has always been part of human culture—from ancient oral traditions to TED Talks, from myths to memoirs. Today, mental health professionals are rediscovering their therapeutic power.

7 Creative Hacks to Energize Your Support Group

Support groups are powerful spaces for healing, connection, and growth. But let’s be real—keeping members engaged can be challenging when your virtual support groups or online support groups meetings start to feel repetitive!

From Shoutouts to Swag: 10 Ways to Appreciate Online Communities

Creating a vibrant and supportive virtual group isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing appreciation. Mental health professionals know that community connection plays a crucial role in healing and growth.

Energize Your Support Group with Emojis & Stories

What if emojis and storytelling could transform your online support group into a vibrant, connected community? From simple emojis to powerful storytelling, these engagement tools can make your group feel less like a meeting and more like a supportive community.

Balancing One-on-One Therapy and Support Group Management

Balancing one-on-one therapy with support group management is a key challenge for mental health professionals. Both approaches play essential roles in client care—individual therapy provides personalized treatment, while support group support groups foster community healing.

Make Everyone Feel Welcome: Create a Safe and Inclusive Support Group

Starting a support group is more than just setting up a few meetings. It’s about creating a safe space where people feel seen, heard, and supported in their mental health journey.

How Dr. Pritika Gonsalves Leads Safe & Thriving Virtual Mental Health Communities

Dr. Gonsalves is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience in behavioral health, identity exploration, and stress management. She's helped individuals rewrite their emotional narratives through the power of digital connection and intentional community building

Expert Interview: Building Sustainable Mental Health with Richard Louis, III

Mental health professionals enter the field driven by a passion for helping others but often struggle with the business side of running a practice. To bridge this gap, we had the opportunity to interview Richard Louis, an expert in behavioral healthcare business development.

The Definitive Guide to Youth and Teen Mental Health

Explore comprehensive insights on youth and teen mental health, causes, impacts, and strategies to promote wellbeing.

The Ins and Outs of Exploring New Technology in Telehealth

Discover the future of healthcare by exploring new technology in telehealth, from AI to 5G, and enhance accessibility and care!

Technology in Therapy: Everything You Need to Know

Discover how technology in therapy sessions revolutionizes mental health with key tools, benefits, and considerations for successful outcomes.

From Learner to Leader: Navigating Group Therapy Facilitator Training

Master Group therapy facilitator training to enhance mental health support, improve patient outcomes, and advance your career.

7 Reasons Why I Never Skip Professional Consultations

Discover the benefits of professional consultations: gain expertise, save costs, boost efficiency, and achieve your goals effectively.

The Definitive Guide to Starting Support Groups: Understanding Benefits

Discover why start support groups to offer emotional support, shared experiences, and empowerment. Learn benefits, challenges, and tips.

The Ultimate Guide to Differentiating Group Therapy Models

Explore Differentiating group therapy models to enhance mental health through effective group dynamics and therapeutic approaches.

The Ins and Outs of Body Image and Eating Disorders

Explore Body image and eating disorders. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatments. Discover social media's impact on mental health.

How to Reduce Stress with These 5 Mindfulness Techniques

Discover 5 techniques for Mindfulness and stress reduction to improve mental health and relieve stress effectively. Start today!

5 Experts Share Their Opinions on Thought Leadership in Therapy

Discover insights from 5 experts on thought leadership in therapy to enhance credibility and impact in mental health fields.

A Practical Guide to Lessons from Behavioral Health Centers

Discover valuable Lessons from Behavioral Health Centers to improve mental health care through community, digital tools, and schools.

A Practical Guide to Real-World Applications of Support Groups

Explore the real-world applications of support groups for emotional support, recovery, and shared experiences in mental health.

HIPAA Compliance 2025: Your Ultimate How-To Guide

Master HIPAA compliance checklist 2024 with steps for readiness, PHI protection, and regulations. Boost trust and secure data today!

The Ultimate Guide to Apps for Mental Health Professionals

Discover top apps for mental health professionals, their benefits, challenges, and FAQs. Enhance your practice with digital tools!

An Essential Guide to Veteran PTSD Support Resources

Discover essential Veteran PTSD support resources, innovative treatments, and self-help strategies to improve mental health today.

A Practical Guide to Understanding Postpartum Support

Explore Postpartum Support: A Growing Need with practical tips, support groups, and expert advice for new mothers.

The Unfiltered Truth About the Decline of Insurance-Based Practices

Discover key insights on the Decline of insurance-based practices and explore viable alternatives for healthcare providers today.

Marketing Mastery: Elevate Your Therapy Practice

Master marketing strategies for therapists to boost your practice, attract more clients, and enhance your online presence effectively.

The Ultimate Guide to Apps for Private Practice

Discover top apps to use in private practice for efficiency, security, and therapist well-being. Elevate your practice today!

How to Boost Efficiency: Practice Management Strategies That Work

Boost efficiency in healthcare with Practice Management Strategies focusing on systems, staff, scheduling, billing, and patient engagement.

Stay Energized: Tips to Prevent Burnout in Healthcare

Discover how to prevent burnout in healthcare professionals with practical tips, resources, and effective strategies for sustained energy.

Everything You Need to Know About How Grief Support Aids Healing

Discover How Grief Support Helps Healing by exploring coping strategies, support groups, self-care tips, and more in this comprehensive guide.

Beginner's Guide to the MentalHappy Platform for Support

Explore MentalHappy platform for support—a digital space for personalized, expert-led mental health care and accessible support groups.

Support Group Manager: The Unsung Hero of Group Dynamics

Discover the vital role of a support group manager in fostering leadership, enhancing team dynamics, and driving personal growth.

An Essential Guide to Group Therapy vs. Support Groups

Discover the key differences, benefits, and challenges of group therapy vs. support groups to make informed mental health decisions.

The Complete Guide to Virtual Support Groups: The New Normal

Discover how Virtual Support Groups: The New Normal provide accessible, inclusive support. Join the future of group support today!

The Complete Guide to the Benefits of Peer Support Groups

Discover the Benefits of Peer Support, Peer support groups: boost coping skills, self-esteem, and recovery support in a community setting.

Start a Support Group: A Step-by-Step Guide

Support groups have long been a cornerstone of mental health care, offering a space for individuals to connect, share, and heal.

MentalHappy vs. Meetup.com for Hosting Support Groups

Whether you're a facilitator looking to build a thriving community or someone searching for a safe space to connect, the platform you pick can make or break the experience. It affects everything – from how engaged people are to how private and secure their conversations feel

Hosting Support Groups - MentalHappy vs. Facebook

Facebook Groups can be a popular choice for hosting support groups because they are free, easy to set up, and familiar to most people. However, while they offer basic community-building features, they lack the structure, privacy and tools needed for professional groups

Which is Better for Hosting Support Groups MentalHappy VS. Psychology Today

Running a support group involves more than just promoting it. Facilitators often handle tasks like onboarding, scheduling, responding to inquiries, maintaining privacy, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

MentalHappy or Zoom: Which One Supports Facilitators and Participants Best?

People think that running a support group is all about video callings and discussing problems and other stuff. But that's not true. Running a support group is about more than just having a video call

Newsletter August 2024

How to Break Free From Toxic Friendships for Peace of Mind?

In this Blog, you will learn how to identify and move on from toxic friendships for better mental health. You will get tips on: Signs to know your friendship is fake or real. If it's fake, How should you move on from a bunch of fake friends?

Sleep Well, Live Well - The Simple Secrets of Sleep Hygiene

In today’s informative session, you will get information on better mental and physical health recovery that you can get with a simple act - by getting good SLEEP. You will know: What is Sleep Hygiene? Why right sleep hygiene is important? Easy Tips for How to Sleep Better?

Types of Self: Uncover the Hidden Layers of You

Join the journey to reveal secrets to self-awareness. Here you will be guided to: Understand the four faces of your personality, Learn how self-knowledge enhances relationships, and boost confidence through personal growth.

Support Groups: Make Connections, Get Help

When we say the word “LIFE”, It means: Living is not F****** Easy! Just breathing and doing a 9-5 job is not life. You can have communication issues, bad experiences, nonsense addictions, meet people like nightmares, and have low self-esteem that restricts you from making frien

Newsletter July 2024

Hello Wellness Warriors, 🌱 How are you feeling in July? Stressed Out? Yeah, us too. Without inner peace, outer peace is IMPOSSIBLE. That's where yoga comes in, like a superhero in stretchy pants!

Newsletter May 2024

Hey mental warriors!🌷 Feeling like you're drowning in a sea of people, yet utterly alone? Yeah, us too (sometimes!). Mental health isn't just about feeling "crazy" - it's about feeling isolated, misunderstood, and even unseen.

Navigating Life's Ups and Downs with Grace

Life is a universal journey of peaks and valleys. We all experience moments of joy and periods of challenge. Understanding how to navigate these fluctuations gracefully can transform our approach to life’s inevitable ups and downs, making us feel less alone in our struggles.

Long-term Disability Support Group

ATN, a private mental health practice based in Utah, has initiated a support group to meet the increasing demand for mental health support among adults grappling with long-term disability (LTD).

Veteran Support Groups

VSG seeks to bring support and mental health resources to Veterans in a greater capacity than currently provided. Studies have shown that 2 out of 3 Veterans are not receiving the treatment they need to overcome these often unseen injuries.

Caregiver Support Group

SSC is a support group on the MentalHappy Platform for informal caregivers of people facing cancer. MentalHappy is a HIPAA-compliant, secure platform where participants can normalize, speak about, and share practices to overcome life’s challenges.

Newsletter April 2024

I CAN’T keep going at this PACE😩‍. Welcome, Serenity Seekers!🌷. Feeling like you're being juggled by a clown with questionable aim? Does your to-do list resemble a never-ending CVS pharmacy receipt?

Newsletter March 2024

March is a month as diverse as its spring blooms. It also holds the key to unlocking new beginnings. For YOU, it should be more than a date on the calendar. It is about to get awesome (and good for you too)!

Embrace the Messy: Managing Mental Health When Life Isn't Picture-Perfect

Mess: Untidy/dirty state of things or a placeLife isn't always smooth sailing. It can be messy. It can be unpredictable. Sometimes it feels like everything is just... well, SUCKING. Our messy lives can make us feel disconnected and overwhelmed in a world that loves order.‍

Newsletter: February 2024

Hey, Happy Human! Welcome to the Month of All Matters of Your Heart ❤️ Not just the Lovey-dovey stuff…Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How's Your Heart Feeling Overall? This newsletter isn't about chocolates and roses. We’re talking Self-Discovery today!

Newsletter: January 2024

Ready to Make 2024 Your Luckiest Year Yet? Don't just wish for luck, engineer it… 2024 isn't about waiting for serendipity… It's about crafting your own damn luck…

SMART Vision Your Goals Into Reality

We're embarking on a magical journey into the fantastic world of vision boards—a creative space that's not just for fun but holds the key to unlocking the magic in your dreams.

Newsletter: December 2023

Despite everything 2023 tried to throw at you, YOU survived.It was easy to feel overwhelmed or disheartened, but in Sir Elton John's words, I’m Still Standing.

Expert Suggestions for Overcoming Depression, Loneliness, and Seasonal Sadness

Loneliness, sadness, and seasonal blues can make you feel down. But there are things you can do to feel better. These are building social connections, self-reflection, or joyous pursuits.

Newsletter: November 2023

But in the midst of it all… We all carve those heartwarming moments to keep our spirits high. So, guess what? We've got a treasure trove of reasons to bring a smile to your face today. Because my friends...

Happy Humans Community

Your Path to Wellness, Happiness, Gratitude & Life Satisfaction!Life's journey is filled with challenges, and we recognize that everyone can benefit from extra support and inspiration. That is why we've crafted this exclusive, nurturing community just for you.

The Healing Power of Laughter: How Does Humor Affect Mental Health?

Laughter profoundly impacts mental and emotional health, boosting mood through stress relief by releasing endorphins & Incorporating humor into your daily life can be a valuable tool for improving overall well-being and emotional health with many health benefits.

Hope in the Journey of Recovery: Your Guide to Moving Forward

This blog discusses how hope plays a vital role in your recovery journey and what are the best keys to restore your hope.

Examining the Unbreakable Spirit of Survivors

Looking for solutions to examine the unbreakable spirit of survivors. We’ll also discuss how optimism, social support, and survivorship play vital roles in your overall health.

The Myth of the Lone Wolf: Men, Isolation and Mental Health

In this blog, we’ll explore why men go through life alone and how this isolation impacts their mental health. This blog also discusses the top strategies to break this cycle.

Broke and Broken: The Toll of Financial Stress on Mental Health

Frustrated with financial stress? In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how financial stress impacts your mental health and how to manage your finances efficiently. It will ultimately help you to make smart financial decisions.

How to Positive Self Talk Blog

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to use positive self-talk, what are its examples, benefits, and techniques. It also shares how self-talk will groom your personality.

How Pets Affect Our Mental Wellness

Wondering how pets affect our mental wellness? In this blog post, we’ll discover surprising facts about emotional benefits of pets and the grief of losing them.

Stop In The Name Of Love (Setting Early Relationship Boundaries)

Establishing boundaries in early relationships is essential. This blog guides what you need to stop in the name of love and what you should prioritize.

Sophie shares her journey with a mysterious Chronic Illness

In this blog, Sophie tells us about herself and his diagnosis journey with a mysterious Chronic Illness. It is an interview of her from the start of the disease to today’s life.

Seasonal Affective Disorder And The Holiday Season

5% of adults in the U.S. experience Seasonal Affective Disorder. Let’s uncover the symptoms of S.A.D., its causes, and ways to manage holiday stress without any seasonal affective disorder.

Holiday Priorities: Don't Leave Self-Care off Your List

Master the art of self-care and enjoy healthy emotional, physical, and mental health. This blog shares what steps you should take for self-care for yourself and your loved ones.

Coping With Infertility During The Holidays

In this blog, we’ll discuss how to cope with infertility during holidays. It also discusses how to handle your energies with boundaries, pregnancy announcements, and emotional well-being.

Establishing Boundaries Within Your Long-Term Relationship

Need help with setting boundaries in long-term relationships? Learn practical strategies and steps to set boundaries to build a healthy relationship.

Positivity is Sometimes Toxic

Toxic positivity means looking on the bright side to an extreme level. In this blog, you’ll learn examples of toxic positivity, how it hurts, its associated dangers, and how to handle them.

How To Help Yourself During A Panic Attack

Panic attacks make any situation worse. This blog uncovers the symptoms of an anxiety attack. It also shares grounding techniques, mantras, and positive affirmations that help to get rid of it.

7 Terms to Help You Navigate The Modern Dating World

Facing issues in modern dating? Find 7 valuable dating terms to help you navigate the process smoothly and efficiently.

Want to support your immune system? Go with your Guts!

Your immune system plays a vital role in your overall health. This blog discusses how you can develop a strong immune system and what you must eat and avoid in this journey.

Community Policy & Rules

MentalHappy protects all members’ personal information and communications on the platform, as well as ...

Here's How Community Helps Us Heal

Over 200,000 years of human evolution have proven that we survive and thrive by forming and relying on the power of a close community of support. We can...

Blaming Burnout on Me, Myself and I (oh, and society)

We are not Superman or Superwoman (or a super-person); we are only human, whether we want to admit this. We require rest to help our bodies and minds reset so we have the energy to...

When someone great is gone: How to address grief in the workplace with empathy

Birthday cakes, gift cards, free lunches, snacks, movie tickets, and other perks are ...