🙌 Joining a Support Group on MentalHappy

💬 About MentalHappy Groups

MentalHappy support groups are led by trusted Group Leaders and designed to help members connect, share, and grow together in a safe, private space.

You can join a group in two ways:

• Direct Invite – via email, text, or in-app link.
• Search & Discover – browse and join groups directly from MentalHappy.

🔗 Joining via Direct Invitation

If you’re invited to a group, you’ll receive a link by email, text, or in-app notification.

On Mobile (App or Browser)

• Tap the Invite Link – This opens the group’s page.
• Log In or Sign Up – Create a free account if you’re new.
• Review Group Info – See the group’s purpose, leader, and guidelines.
• Tap “Join Group” – If it’s a paid group, the price appears before joining.

Check Status:

• Open group: You join instantly.
• Approval group: You’ll see “Pending” until the Group Leader approves.

Get Confirmation: You’ll be notified in-app (and sometimes by email).

On Desktop (Website)

• Open the Invite Link – Opens in your browser.
• Sign In or Create Account.
• Check Group Details – Focus, Group Leader, and guidelines.
• Click “Join Group.” Payment steps appear for paid groups.

Status:

• Open groups → Join instantly.
• Approval groups → Request marked “Pending.”

Confirmation: You’ll see an email or on-screen message once approved.

🔍 Finding & Joining Groups Yourself

On Desktop/Web

• Log in at mentalhappy.com.
• Go to Find a Support Group.
• Search or Filter – Use keywords like stress, grief, or parenting.
• Browse Results – Compare names, descriptions, and costs (if any).
• Open a Group Page – Read the description, schedule, and leader info.
• Click “Join Group.”

Free groups: Join instantly (unless approval required).
Paid groups: Pay securely before joining.

On Mobile App (iOS or Android)

• Open the App & Log In.
• Go to Find Support Group or Discover.
• Search by Topic – Example: depression, career stress, new parents.
• Apply Filters – Narrow by group type or topic.
• Review Details – Focus, cost, and meeting times.
• Tap “Join Group.” Payment steps appear if required.

Get Confirmation: Instant access for open groups; pending status if approval needed.

✅ After You Join

Depending on the group type:

• Pending Approval: You’ll see “Pending.” No access to chat/sessions until approved.
• Full Access: Once approved (or instantly in open groups), you can:
• View the Group Page for announcements.
• Join the Group Chat (mobile app only).
• Attend Virtual Sessions listed in the calendar.
• Access Pinned Resources shared by your Group Leader.

💡 RSVP is optional: you can attend any session as long as you’re a member. RSVP just helps the Group Leader plan.

🔔 Notifications

• Get notified when you’re approved.
• RSVP to receive reminders about sessions.
• Push + email alerts available (adjust in app settings).

🔒 Privacy & Safety

• All groups are HIPAA-compliant.
• Chat screenshots are blocked for privacy.
• Anonymous Questions: Post without showing your name. The Group Leader reviews your submission:
• If approved → It shows as “Anonymous” in chat.
• If declined → It won’t post; you may receive a note explaining why.

↩️ Leaving a Group

• Open Settings in your group.
• Select Leave Group.
• You can join multiple groups at once.