RethinkTalk

Description:

RethinkTalk offers an opportunity to share advice and discuss issues surrounding mental health. Registration is free and the forum is moderated by a team of staff and volunteers (although moderation isn't provided 24/7). Message boards cover a wide range of topic areas, including a ‘kitchen' - a specific password-protected area for heated/opinionated discussion. Other topics include Illness & symptoms; Medication, treatment & therapies; Campaigns & issues; Carers, siblings, family & friends; Lesbian, gay, Bisexual & Transgender Mental Health. The site also includes factsheets for download and a telephone number/email address for free expert advice and information.

Service URL:

http://www.rethink.org/talk/

Agency Responsible:

Rethink Mental Illness: NGO. UK Charity

Details

Format:

Bulletin Board.

Size Of Membership:

7,820 (on 28th August 2012)

Start Date:

unknown

Moderation Status:

Moderated.

Moderation Type:

Other. Moderated by staff and volunteers who are not health professionals. But it is not moderated 24 hours a day or 7 days a week.

Associated Website Intervention:

http://www.rethink.org/ Rethink Mental Illness provides information, advice and support groups for people affected by mental health problems

Accreditation Status:

Not Accredited.

Funding Source:

Donations/Philanthropic. Funding from a variety of sources including UK health authorities and individual donations

Target Audience

Primary Categories:

Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. Targets all mental health disorders

Primary Target Audience:

Adult.

Secondary Target Audiences:

Consumer and Carer.

Language:

English.

Access

Registration Requirement:

Open to view, but registration to participate.

Fee:

Free.

Contact Details:

rethink@torchbox.com

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence relating to ReThinkTalk is currently available