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MyDirectives: Make your medical wishes known!
65 members
MyDirectives is the first completely digital emergency, critical and advance care planning service that is secure, easy to understand, and free to consumers to use. Apple iPhone users can also download MyDirectives MOBILE for free in the Apple App Store. MyDirectives and MyDirectives MOBILE are services offered by ADVault, Inc., a privately owned U.S. corporation dedicated to ensuring that emergency first responders, doctors, nurses and caregivers always have access to the most important voice in healthcare - yours. MyDirectives helps consumers record their medical treatment wishes, preferences regarding palliative and hospice care, organ donation, and autopsy, and other critical personal information both on the device, and in the format, that is most convenient and comfortable for them. We then work with healthcare providers and payers, to make the directives available.
FPA Contraception
479 members
We’re a sexual health charity. We give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships . We aren't currently able to answer queries from the community directly but we have lots of information on our website about the 15 methods of contraception available in the UK. We also have information about the three types of emergency contraception.
Anxiety and Depression Support
88,505 members
This community is a safe space for those affected by anxiety and depression to talk to others who truly understand. ADAA is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention, treatment, & cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, & research. www.adaa.org offers free educational resources for more than 11 million annual visitors; Find-a-Therapist database; webinars, blog posts, podcasts & videos; support groups, and more. ADAA does not provide psychiatric, psychological, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please note: You may be contacted by one of our administrators to invite you to serve as a volunteer administrator or to share your story. If we do reach out to you, your anonymity is not compromised unless you agree to share personal contact information with us. If you do not wish to engage with us, simply do not respond.
DC Action
28 members
We are a peer support group for people and families affected by telomeropathies and dyskeratosis congenita (DC). DC Action aims to improve diagnosis, treatment and health services. DC is rare but other telomeropathies may be more common and can be confused with other conditions. Specialist care is essential but can be difficult to find. Please share your experiences. We are a small group so it's really important that our voices are heard to help improve access to specialist care and treatment. Post about diagnosis, treatment, access to health services, share problems, ask questions and offer solutions. Polls and questionnaires will help us to lobby for better NHS services.
Mental Health Support
31,382 members
Shawmind is a young charity on a mental health mission. We are committed to helping young people, adults and communities to have access to mental health resources when they need them. We do not provide therapy or counselling. Our focus is on early intervention, helping people to understand anxiety, its triggers and related mental health affects, and how to effectively deal with them before they escalate into more serious mental health challenges. Our Breathe Cafés are the perfect place to just ‘breathe’ when you're feeling stressed or anxious. We are partnering with coffeeshops, pubs and restaurants around the country to provide a trained mental health first aider, mental health books, and other resources for those who need them. BreatheUni is a group run by trained Shawmind student volunteers, for students - dealing with all aspects of student mental health & wellbeing. This group is active on Instagram: @breathe_uni We provide a range of training courses which help one better understand mental health conditions and how to spot the signs of those who are struggling. See our website for more info and help! --- The best way to keep your community as safe as possible is by using "Report" feature. If needed, please do not hesitate to flag any posts to by clicking "Report" button https://support.healthunlocked.com/article/17-how-do-i-report-content or sending an email at support@healthunlocked.com. No one should have to deal with extreme feelings alone, so please reach out to close family and friends for help if you need to. You can also talk to your GP or contact one of the many mental health resources found in our Help Centre article here: https://support.healthunlocked.com/article/12-mental-health-resources-and-services If you feel you need immediate support, please call your emergency number 999 or go to your local A&E.
My MSAA Community
9,019 members
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a nonprofit organization improving lives today for the MS community through our vital services and support. We provide direct services and ongoing support to individuals with MS, their families, and their care partners throughout the United States. Some of our free services include: Helpline with trained specialists, safety and mobility equipment distribution, award-winning educational videos and publications, cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals, educational programs held across the US, and more. We hope that My MSAA Community on HealthUnlocked is a safe and inviting space for you to connect with other members of the MS community in order to both find and provide support for your shared experiences.
Endometriosis UK
70,734 members
Endometriosis UK is a charity which provides vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support
1,847 members
This is a safe space for those affected by major depressive disorder to share and talk with others who truly understand. ADAA is an international nonprofit dedicated to the prevention, treatment, & cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, & research. www.adaa.org offers free educational resources for more than 7 million annual visitors; a Find-a-Therapist database; webinars, blog posts, podcasts & videos; support groups, and more. ADAA also hosts separate Anxiety and Depression as well as a Spanish-language support communities. ADAA does not provide psychiatric, psychological, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please note: You may be contacted by one of our administrators to invite you to serve as a volunteer administrator or to share your story. If we do reach out to you, your anonymity is not compromised unless you agree to share personal contact information with us. If you do not wish to engage with us, simply do not respond.
PTSD Support
576 members
About Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Community This is a safe space for those affected by PTSD to share and talk with others who truly understand. ADAA is an international nonprofit dedicated to the prevention, treatment, & cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, & research. www.adaa.org ADAA offers free educational resources for more than 7 million annual unique visitors; a Find-a-Therapist database; webinars, blog posts, podcasts & videos; support groups, and more. ADAA also hosts a separate Anxiety and Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, as well as a Spanish-language support community. ADAA does not provide psychiatric, psychological, or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please note: You may be contacted by one of our administrators to invite you to serve as a volunteer administrator or to share your story. If we do reach out to you, your anonymity is not compromised unless you agree to share personal contact information with us. If you do not wish to engage with us, simply do not respond.
SWEDA
610 members
Having an eating disorder, or supporting someone who has, can be a distressing and bewildering experience. Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA) offers a range of services throughout Somerset and the surrounding area.
Headway
10,529 members
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through a range of frontline services run from its Nottingham base and via a network of more than 100 groups and branches across the UK, it provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields. A brain injury can have devastating consequences for individuals and their families, affecting every aspect of life. Although we all think "it'll never happen to me", a brain injury can affect anyone at any time. When it does, we're here to help. Visit www.headway.org.uk to find out more, or contact our helpline on 0808 800 2244 or helpline@headway.org.uk for personal support.
Pain Concern
38,277 members
Pain Concern is a charity campaigning for better pain services and a better understanding of the needs of people living with pain. Pain Concern runs a Helpline 0300 123 0789, publishes information leaflets; 'Pain Matters', a quarterly magazine; and produces 'Airing Pain', the internet radio programme for people living with pain.
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