Hi everyone,
As many of you know, this is are very supportive and welcoming community. May I remind you all, new members as well as those who have been here for a while, to periodically refresh yourselves of the community Guidelines' in the Pinned Posts section. These set out the purposes of this Depression Support community, to provide a safe, supportive, an informative place for those who have experience depression, a care partner, family member or friend who supports them.
However this is not a substitute for professional medical advice or help, and should not be used as a place to get a diagnosis or specific information on medication and treatments as there are different options and availability in other countries, and individuals respond differently to treatment. If an individual is in crisis and the risk of self harm or suicide, this will be taken seriously and.."For the safety of all community members, any content that could potentially provoke depression and anxiety or trigger suicidal thoughts may be removed without notifying the poster. This is to ensure the community continues to be a safe environment for all users." Remember to use the international Crisis lines information in the Pinned Posts.
Also when posting please ensure that.. "Content should never be abusive, derogatory, sexually explicit or suggestive, or deliberately misleading. If you believe someone else’s content violates this rule, please report it via the “Report Abuse” option or via the “Feedback” button. Content that is felt to violate this policy will either be edited or removed. All feedback reports are read by moderators and it is their judgement on what action, if any, is taken."
We all have a responsibility to use this forum appropriately for the benefit of all. Check out the online safety section, regarding how to protect your privacy when posting as this is an open site, and sharing your personal information could be re-shared on other social media sites.
Do read the guidelines as there is more detailed information available.
Happy Posting. Keep well. Stay safe!
