SUPPORT GROUP

Don’t Let Mental-Health Challenges Isolate You

People who struggle with depression or anxiety often find it comforting to talk about their conditions with one another. We may also learn from others’ experience with these mental health conditions, which may be similar to our own.

SOCHClinics has started depression and anxiety support (DAS) groups at SOCH CLINICS ISLAMABAD BRANCH in G-8 Markaz.

Every week, we gather to share our experiences with depression and anxiety and to support one another.

These sessions are moderated by a registered medical practitioner or a licensed mental health professional.

FAQs

Where and when do these meetings take place?

We meet every week at:
Location 1: SOCH Clinics, Clinic #2 Pakland Square G8 Markaz, Islamabad.
Location 2: SOCH Clinics, Street 26 Media Town Block D Near Bahria Town Phase 1, Rawalpindi.

For information on timings, please contact using the information given below, or visit us at SOCH Clinics.

What happens in these meetings?

One support groups consist of around 9 people, we talk about our experiences with mental health struggles. These are moderated sessions in which you may share your progress or difficulties with mental health problems, or social circumstances affecting your mental health. You may gain insight into these conditions by speaking to others who share similar problems, and offer them your own support in return.

Although you may be encouraged to talk about your experiences in these meetups, you are under no obligation to share information that you are not comfortable sharing. If you prefer, you may simply listen to others, and speak only when you’re ready to do so.

Sitting and talking are not the only things that may happen in these groups. Members are also free to socialize, plan special activities or organize social events among themselves, in the interest of our collective mental well-being.

Tea and light snacks will be offered for free in these meet-ups.

Who can attend?

We welcome people of all ages who suffer from mental health struggles. You may also bring a friend with you, if you feel more comfortable doing so.

Is this a medical service?

No. Although a licensed medical doctor or mental health professional may moderate these sessions and offer appropriate advice, support groups are not a substitute for psychiatric or other clinical care. This is a social support group intended to facilitate your progress regarding mental health.

Is there a fee?

We ask each member a small fee of Rs 2000 for a 90-minute group session. Your contribution helps us maintain this support program and cover our costs.

However, if you find it difficult to make this contribution, please speak to our team at SOCHClinics and we may be able to assist.