We offer peer support chatrooms and forums. They are open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We are a worldwide site with people from all over who use our services.
Depression Understood is a site, chat room and forum dedicated to providing support to those with depression, anxiety and other health issues. We have been about since 2006, when the site came into being to support the chat room. Through the years we have watched the site grow and blossom into the free, safe space that it is today.
The original aim of the site was to provide a free, impartial safe space for people to talk to each other about their mental health issues, and connect. Since then we have grown and evolved, reaching people around the world to provide that safe space, and also now to provide information, support and help. Whilst this website is, and always will remain free, we do encourage you to take a look at our How can I help? page too, for more information on how we keep the lights on and what we do.
We see the need for free peer-based mental health support and want to be there, to fill that gap and people who are unable to access mental health assistance elsewhere can get help here as it can be difficult to find help that does not come with a price tag.
Our chat and forum moderators also have their own issues and personal experiences that they face daily to draw on. They understand health concerns and other problems from their own lives. We have moderators from around the world, so have knowledge and understanding of different cultures and challenges when it comes to seeking help and assistance.
Everyone is welcome to share how they are feeling, but we always try to keep in mind that people open up at their own pace.
We're just people, like everyone else. The site was created because we want a place to help, and be helped. To share our feelings and thoughts, as talking with others that have similar problems and issues can make a big difference in someone’s life.
We have a moderated chat room that is open 24/7 365 days a year, for peer to peer mental health support. This chat has helped many people over the years, by being free, open, available and accessible. Our volunteer moderators help to keep the chat safe and on topic for visitors to use and get help to solve their issues.
Many of our visitors return and become regular chatters. Then, as they begin to feel better, they also help provide support to newcomers. We always welcome chatters that wish to volunteer for the moderation team. You can apply for consideration by contacting us.
We will continue to be around for as long as we can, helping people all over the world by providing this free service.
You can help us stay around by considering donating to us, every donation helps no matter how big or small. We are extremely grateful for every donation we receive as this enables us to stay open to help countless other people.
We hope you find the services we offer helpful, we would also ask that you please consider leaving us a testimonial review here.
