Mental Health Social, LLC (www.mentalhealthsocial.com) launches first beta version of its Mental Health Social Network, announces Colin Spencer Wood, company President and Chief Executive Officer. The beta version includes a new design/layout, an updated status page, added options in the profile, the ability for users to blog on a Word press multi-user blog system, where users have the option of adding their own google adsense ads, and several other site features.
“There might not be anyone else in a patient's life that has experienced their condition, which can make it difficult for family and friends to relate or understand what they're going through. Mentalhealthhsocial.com eliminates those feelings of isolation by bringing people with similar experiences together.”
Since the launch of mentalhealthsocial.com's alpha version on December 2nd, 2009 the site currently has approximately 1400 members. Wood understands the need for community in this industry. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1999 and can relate to the members of the community. "We're trying to create a user friendly free online environment where users can feel safe and get support at the same time," said Wood. "There might not be anyone else in a patient's life that has experienced their condition, which can make it difficult for family and friends to relate or understand what they're going through. Mentalhealthhsocial.com eliminates those feelings of isolation by bringing people with similar experiences together."
Author Clive Wild who is also a mental health advocate and member of Mental Health Social says, "Mental Health Social has become my preferred place to meet and engage with other people who have experience of, or an interest in, mental illness."
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