Groups & Topics

Requested Topics: Share What You Want to Talk About

Use Requested Topics to discover trending support needs, see what other participants are looking for, and suggest your own topics to help shape future sessions.

5 min read Members & Groups

Overview

The Requested Topics feature lets you share what you'd like to discuss in a support group. From a participant's perspective, you can discover groups through Explore Groups, view trending needs in the Requested Topics tab, and follow or join groups to suggest topics.

This helps Group Leaders plan sessions based on what members actually need.

In this article, you'll learn how to:

Find topics using Explore Groups
See what others are requesting
Request your own topic
Understand how topics influence sessions

Before You Begin

You must be logged into your MentalHappy account
You can explore topics without joining a group
Some groups may require you to Follow or Join before requesting topics
Topic requests are reviewed by the Group Leader

End-to-End Flow

Explore Groups → Requested Topics → Open Group → Follow or Join → Request a Topic → Submit

1 Discover Requested Topics from Explore Groups

1Step 1

Go to Explore Groups

What to do

Click Explore Groups from the main navigation. Browse or search for groups based on your interest.

What happens in the system

You will see group cards, a search bar, filters, and the following tabs:

All Groups Top Groups Listing Groups (Free) Requested Topics

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TipUse broad keywords like stress, relationships, burnout to explore more groups.

2Step 2

Open the Requested Topics Tab

What to do

Click the Requested Topics tab.

What happens in the system

Most requested topics are displayed
Trending support needs are surfaced
Related groups are shown alongside each topic

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TipThis is the fastest way to discover what other participants are currently seeking support for.

2 View and Explore Topic Requests

1Step 1

Browse Requested Topics

What to do

Scroll through the list of topics.

What happens in the system

Topic names are listed
Popularity indicators show demand level
Related groups are displayed alongside each topic

What happens next

Explore related groups
Follow or join groups that match your interest

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TipTopics with higher demand are more likely to become sessions.

3 Follow or Join a Group

1Step 1

Open a Group

What to do

Click on a group card.

What happens in the system

The group page opens with its description and Group Leader
Pricing (Free / Paid) and session details are displayed

2Step 2

Choose Follow or Join

What to do

Click Follow or Join Group.

What happens in the system

Follow: You receive updates from the group
Join Group: You become a member (may require payment for paid groups)

What happens next

Follow → Stay updated on group activity
Join → Participate fully and request topics

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TipJoin the group to actively contribute and request your own topics.

4 Request a Topic

1Step 1

Go to the Requested Topics Section

What to do

Navigate to the Requested Topics section inside a group or via Explore.

What happens in the system

Existing topic requests are displayed

2Step 2

Submit Your Topic

What to do

Click Request a Topic, enter your topic or question, then click Submit.

What happens in the system

Your topic is added to the list
It becomes visible to the Group Leader

What happens next

Your topic is recorded and visible to the Group Leader
Other members may submit similar topics
Leaders may plan sessions based on demand

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TipWrite clearly and specifically — e.g., "How to manage anxiety at work?" has a higher chance of being selected.

5 How Requested Topics Are Used

System Behavior

Group Leaders review all submitted topics
High-demand topics are prioritized for sessions
Topics influence session themes, group discussions, and future planning

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NoteSpecific, well-phrased topics have a significantly higher chance of being selected by Group Leaders.

Important Notes

You may need to Follow or Join a group before requesting a topic
Following does not guarantee participation access
Joining is required for full participation
Listing Groups are free groups visible on Explore
Active Groups are paid groups that require payment to access sessions

Best Practices

Be clear and specific when requesting topics
Check existing topics before submitting a new one
Follow or join relevant groups
Use Requested Topics to discover trends and align with others

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Pro Tips Phrase your topic as a question. Look for repeated topics before submitting. Join active groups for faster engagement. Enable notifications to track updates on your request.

Common Mistakes

Submitting vague topics like "help" — be specific
Not checking existing topics before adding a duplicate
Expecting sessions to be created instantly
Not joining the group before attempting to request a topic

Troubleshooting

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Cannot request a topic

Ensure you are logged in and have followed or joined the group

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Topic not visible after submitting

Refresh the page or check your submission confirmation

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No sessions created from my topic

Sessions depend on demand and Group Leader planning — this takes time

🗣️ Your Voice Shapes the Experience

Requested Topics give you a voice in shaping your support experience. Explore what others need and share your own to help create meaningful, relevant sessions.