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Welcome to our depression forum. We provide a moderated depression forum and chat so that our members can support each other in a safe environment.
Although your Guide is always available to answer your questions and queries, using the depression forum will be more beneficial since your message will reach a greater number of people. As a result, a large number of people can contribute to or benefit from the discussions. Feel free to use our depression forum to ask questions, express your opinion, and spread relevant information. Above all this group is a support forum where members can give and receive depression help from their peers.
Please remember, your can refer users to relevant sites, but advertisements are not allowed. Your Depression Guide will visit the depression forum regularly and will contribute to (and moderate) all discussions. There are also moderators (designated by the hammer icon) who will be monitoring the depression forum on a daily basis to kick trolls and answer questions.
FAQ
- Q. Do I have to register to use the depression forum?A. You can enter the depression forum as a guest and read posts, but you must register before you can post or answer a post that's already there.
- Q. Are there any types of posts that are prohibited here?A. We will delete any spam or commercial posts. Please do not post to sell something or involve anyone in a money-making proposition. Flames or rude / insensitive remarks will be removed. Users who are disruptive may be gagged at the Guide's discretion.
- Q. May I promote my product or Web site here?A. As with most places on the Internet, you may make your URL part of your "signature" by typing it under your name at the end of your posts, but please do not place commercial posts on the forum. They will be considered spam and be deleted.
- Q. What other rules are there for the depression forum and chat room?A. You can find a complete set of rules at: http://depression.about.com/od/onlinesupport/a/chatforumrules.htm.
- Q. What can I do to keep myself safe while using the depression forum and chat rooms?A. You can read the article Chat Room Safety Tips to learn how to protect yourself online. There are also several organizations on the Internet that can help you if you run into trouble. Cyberangels is one such organization that you can contact for assistance.
- Q. What can I do if I feel suicidal?A. Our chat room and forum are not equipped to deal with crisis situations. It is recommended that you contact your physician, local emergency services or one of the listed Suicide Hotlines.