Groups on The Mighty bring together Mighty members with similar shared interests. They might focus on specific health conditions, hobbies, general mental health support, or may be geared toward a particular identity. Available on the web and the Mighty app, Groups are a great way to connect with others who get you.

For a list of Groups you can join right now, see The Mighty Groups Directory.

To search for Groups:

Searching for Groups on a desktop browser:

Searching for Groups on the mobile app:

If you find a Group through search (see above), in the search results list you have the option to select a "Join" button next to the Group name.

While on the Group's main page, you can join by clicking the "Join" link. On desktop and mobile browser, the link is in the top-right corner under the Group's header image. On the mobile app, there will be a "Request to Join" button for this under the header image.

For some Groups, you can join immediately. For other Groups, a leader will need to approve your membership.

When you are a member of a Group, you can find it by selecting the "Groups" icon in the menu. On a desktop or mobile browser, this menu is at the top of any page. On the Mighty app, this menu is at the bottom.

For all Groups you have joined, select the "Following" tab at the top.

The "My Groups" tab is for Groups where you are a Group leader.

To make a post to a Group, you will need to be a member of that Group.

Make a new post on the desktop browser (left) and on the mobile app (right).

For more information on making posts, see: Making a Post on The Mighty.

For public Groups, all users can see Group posts on the Group's main page. You can see public Group posts whether or not you are a member, and whether or not you are logged in.

For private Groups where you are a member, you can also see Group posts on the Group's main page. You will need to be logged in to see private Group posts.

For private Groups where you are a not a member, you will not be able to see Group posts. You will need to join the Group to see the posts there.

For Groups where you are a member, you will also see posts made to the Group in your activity feed. This is the feed on the main page of TheMighty.com when you are logged in.

For information on creating a Group, see: Creating a Mighty Group.

If you create a Group, you will automatically be a leader for that Group.

Leaders are members with additional privileges in a Group. They have the ability to update the Group header and profile images, edit the Group description, approve or ban members, and so forth.

Leaders are sometimes staff members, but very often they are regular community members like yourself.

To see the current leaders of a Group:

You can become a Group leader by either creating a new Group, or by being promoted to the position by a current Group leader or by staff.

For information on improving and growing a Group, see: Optimizing a Mighty Group.

For information on moderating a Group, see: Moderating a Mighty Group.