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- Thread starter Swish
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TLDR: Hello!
The forum thread starts with a new member, Swish, introducing themselves after finding the forum on FP. Swish receives a warm welcome from various members including Catsmother, LostGeek, and others. Swish inquires if any members work in the health and social care sector, clarifying that they are curious because of their own background and interest in possibly starting a mental health forum from a professional perspective.
Catsmother responds by mentioning that the forum primarily consists of volunteers, many of whom have personal experiences with mental health issues. She notes that members might be apprehensive about having professionals in such forums based on her past experiences.
Swish explains their professional background in mental health and learning disabilities, emphasizing their desire to support and listen rather than advise. They mention personal connections to mental health through family, which helps them relate to others' experiences.
The thread concludes with more members welcoming Swish and expressing positive sentiments about their potential contributions to the forum.
to the forum Thanks.
Do you mean staff?
Oh sorry, No we don't. why do you ask?
We're all just volunteers and most of us have or have had mental health problems
I think with mental health forums that members don't really like people who work in the sectors on forums like this, I know that from a forum I was once part of.Just wondering and also digging I suppose. But not in a callous way! I was thinking of starting my own mental health forum last year! Still own the domain name. But from the perspective of working in the sector
Myself I don't mind if they join and participate.
Well it’s a good job I didn’t get round to creating one!
Basically I’ve worked with mental health and learning disabilities for 8 years all over the spectrums. ADHD, paranoid schizophrenia, depression, bipolar to challenging behaviour and autism. I’m also an undergraduate in psychology and counselling.
Now this doesn’t mean I want to be bossy or advise...none of that nonsense. I think just being there for people in times of crisis is enough. I just want to lend an ear especially during this worldwide madness.
Also my fiancé suffers with OCD and anxiety and I have ptsd and my brother has asd. So I can understand some aspects of what people may be feeling sometimes. I probably would hardly post on individuals topics unless they asked for advice. I will mainly frequent the general areas. But advice is all it would be.
Basically I’ve worked with mental health and learning disabilities for 8 years all over the spectrums. ADHD, paranoid schizophrenia, depression, bipolar to challenging behaviour and autism. I’m also an undergraduate in psychology and counselling.
Now this doesn’t mean I want to be bossy or advise...none of that nonsense. I think just being there for people in times of crisis is enough. I just want to lend an ear especially during this worldwide madness.
Also my fiancé suffers with OCD and anxiety and I have ptsd and my brother has asd. So I can understand some aspects of what people may be feeling sometimes. I probably would hardly post on individuals topics unless they asked for advice. I will mainly frequent the general areas. But advice is all it would be.
That is okay, I don't mind at all you posting, the forum is still only small yet and will probably take some years to grow.
Thanks for being honest.
Welcome!
