Mood & Anxiety Disorder Support Groups

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center offers free, virtual, trained facilitator-led, peer support groups for those struggling with anxiety and mood disorders. These groups are open to alumni, families and community members, providing support and resources for mental health recovery.

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Virtual Mental Health Support Groups

Why Join a Support Group

While each mental health journey is unique, finding a network of supportive individuals who can relate to your story can provide valuable information, perspective, and peer guidance, reminding you throughout that you are not alone.

How it Works / How to Join

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center’s free Mental Health Support Groups offer peer support guided by trained facilitators.

Browse our comprehensive list of weekly support group offerings as well as our time limited support series to find a group that best meets your unique needs. Once you have found the group that best suits you, simply click ‘register’ and follow the registration prompts. You will receive a confirmation with the support group zoom link to the email provided during registration.

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Build Your Support Community

Please note, the size of our group may fluctuate from week to week. Any group that consistently has 20 or more attendees is evaluated by our team to ensure all participants are able to have a positive experience. Individuals are welcome to join up to two support groups. (Pro Tip: If you are feeling like you need a little extra support, we suggest looking into our support group series which can offer additional opportunities to connect.)

Translation services are available when requested. To request, please reach out to our team at [email protected].

Support Group Guidelines

To best ensure a safe space for all group members along their mental health journey, our facilitators ask that each attendee abide by the following guidelines.

Confidentiality

  • For the privacy of our attendees, we do not allow for observers.
  • No cell phones or electronic devices are permitted.
  • You must be alone and in a private room.
  • Confidentiality - what is said in group stays in group.
  • Be mindful of what is in your camera view.
  • We ask that cameras be turned on.
  • Group members are invited to display first name only.​
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Content of Discussion

  • Use “I” statements to speak in the first person.
  • Please use the term “behavior” or “target behavior” to refer to self-harm/suicidal ideation.
  • Group members are encouraged to share and provide support to each other. Please share with the willingness to receive support.
  • Group members are asked to be mindful of the frequency and the duration of their share, allowing space for others to share.
  • Refrain from discussing specific behaviors, and numbers: weight, clothing size, calories, etc.

Parameters of Care

  • Support groups are an adjunct to outpatient care, and do not replace treatment needs​
  • Support groups are not therapy
  • Support groups are peer-led groups
  • A trained facilitator for each group
  • Groups normally close after introductions/15 minutes into group to allow for discussion to begin
  • Groups are for individuals 18+

Support Group Series Information

We are eager to respond as we listen to our community’s needs in mental health by providing support group series to address targeted topics to deliver information and provide community. Support group series topics range from Grief to LGBTQ+ and Mental Health and can be attended in conjunction with weekly support group offerings.

Support Groups for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

On-Demand Support Groups

We're Listening

Do you have an idea for a support group series? Let us know!

Please note, this form is for support group suggestions only. If you have a personal request/need/question, please contact us directly at [email protected] for a quicker response.

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Support Group Suggestion

Support Group Facilitators

Support groups are led by trained facilitators, including members of our Community Outreach Liaisons team.

Award Winning Support

Awarded Healthline's "Best of Online Eating Disorder Support Groups" for "Best Variety of Groups" in 2021 & 2022.

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Sustaining Progress & Recovery Nationwide

All Eating Recovery Center, LLC sponsored educational activities are presented in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are in need of accommodations please contact [email protected].

Additional Resources to Support Your Mental Health Journey

Everyone’s mental health journey is unique, requiring a diverse variety of supports. Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is proud to offer free supports that meet the needs of our community. Browse through our offerings, and click to learn more.

  • Mental Note Podcast

    Each episode features an inspiring individual who shares their story and provides informative resources that can help guide you toward recovery and mental wellness.

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  • Say it Brave

    Say It Brave also provides free tools for mental wellness, from resources designed by clinical experts to monthly webinars and weekly self-care and courage-boosting missions.

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  • Recovery Blog

    Our goal is to educate our readers so they can learn about mood & anxiety disorders and mental health.

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  • I Thought it was Just Me

    A Pathlight Exclusive Instagram Series with lived-experience speakers who share authentic conversations about rarely discussed, yet common experiences.

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Upcoming Offerings

Body Image Series: is a 4-week series highlighting various individuals' body image struggles. Negative body image is a reality for many individuals. It transcends gender, race, culture, and socioeconomic background. Many environmental and biological factors contribute to the development of poor body image, and the struggle can impact the quality of life. In this series we will hear from a different Say It Brave Collective member each week who experienced body image struggles as they share their personal experiences and how they work to rebuild a positive body image.

Supporting Loved Ones with ARFID is a comprehensive 6-week educational and support series created for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of what avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is, the best treatment approaches, and how to effectively support a loved one with ARFID.

Previous Series Offerings

“That’s Not Normal” Weight Stigma Unlearning Series: Running from January 23 – February 27, That’s Not Normal is a 6-week education and support series that dissects our cultural learning of weight stigma and anti-fat bias. By identifying WHERE and HOW weight stigma and anti-fat bias is learned and reinforced, we can begin to do the work of unlearning concepts that perpetuate harmful narratives that harm the fat community and stigmatize us all. Each session will feature an educational segment from Meredith Nisbet, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S, National Clinical Response Manager and Hannah Sharkey, RDN, LDN, CEDS, Clinical Dietitian Training Specialist as well as personal stories of lived experience from our Say It Brave Collective and Community Partners.

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Parenting in the Here & Now: This series was for parents, guardians and other important individuals in a child’s life and provided insight and education on important topics surrounding building a connected parent-child relationship, mental health, and positive body image development.

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Body Grief Series: This series gave words and validation to feelings we have in times of chronic illness, eating disorders, infertility, and so much more, as it delivers education about body grief by Jayne Mattingly, and a community of lived experiences during the supportive breakout sessions.

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Navigating the Holidays with Resilience & Community: The holiday season can be a challenging time for individuals who are struggling with their mental health, including eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and family dynamics. This series aimed to offer a sense of community, validation, and strategies for individuals navigating the unique stressors of the holiday season.