Over 18% of Americans are living with mental health issues.
18percent is a free online community hosted on the messaging app, Slack, for anyone living with a mental health issue - no matter how small or large.
We understand the mental health concerns are widespread. In fact, in 2017 when we were founded 18.9% of Americans were living with mental illness, and today the stat is closer to 1 in 5. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
That's why we created a community for folks to meet like-minded people. It can be hard to talk to someone who may not understand first-hand what you're going through. On 18percent you can chat in real-time with 1000's of people from around the world. Read more about 18percent.
An Active Peer-to-Peer Support Community
- 2.7+ Million Messages Sent Since 2017
- 5,000+ Messages Sent Each Day
Areas of Focus
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar
- College and Grad School Support
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQIA+
- OCD
- Over 30
- PTSD
- Religion and Spirituality
- Schizophrenia
- Support for Family and Friends
- Teens
- Interest Based Chats:
- Gaming
- Music, TV and Movies
- Writing and Art
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