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:
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

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Last Updated: October 24th 2012