In any library or bookstore you can find hundreds of self-help books on a wide range of topics. Are they any good? Do they really help?
Many people find that a well-written self-help book can be quite helpful. However, just reading a book won't do much to make real changes in your life. To get the most out of a self-help book you need to do more than simply read it:
Locating Support Groups and Self-Help Groups
While books and information can be helpful, a support group can offer emotional support and encouragement in addition to offering the opportunity to learn from others' experiences and the opportunity to help others who are facing the same problems.
Self-Help Group Sourcebook On-line, published by the American Self-Help Clearinghouse, is a free online resource that lists hundreds of real-world organizations and support groups for mental health problems and medical disorders. These organizations can help an individual find more information about their problem, locate a support group in their area, or learn how to start a support group. You can locate the Self-Help Group Sourcebook On-line at http://www.wtcmhmr.org/selfhelp/.
Locating information about support groups and self-help groups in your area may not be easy. Here are some options to try:
Sometimes people are hesitant to try support groups or self-help groups because they are uncertain about what it will be like or are uncertain about whether it will be helpful. The simplest solution is to simply try attending the group a few times and then decide whether to continue or not. A great many people find that these groups are valuable to them.
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