New Peer-to-Peer Depression Treatment Option from Depression Recovery Groups Provides Hi Tech / Hi Touch Alternative to Pharmaceutical Drugs

As depression sufferers flock to the internet for information and encouragement to deal with this life-crippling disorder, Depression Recovery Groups offers an effective hi-tech treatment alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. Offering live, peer specialist based online support groups for depression and bipolar disorder, Depression Recovery Groups has already helped hundreds of individuals connect and learn what they can do to recover and remain then through their online depression support groups.Agoura Hills, CA March 23, 2012

Since November of 2009, DRG has helped over 2,000 individuals connect with other depression sufferers and learn what they could do to recover and remain so then. In DRG meetings participants can see their group leader via a live video feed and they can talk with the group via telephone or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). The first meeting is free, and each subsequent session is $7.99, which can be paid online via credit card.

The past few years

Over the past few years, depression sufferers have flocked to the internet to look for information and encouragement to deal with the life-crippling effects of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Earlier DRG was launched, internet-based depression support was mainly provided via chat rooms and forums – both with greatly varying quality and effectiveness. DRG offers meetings led by certified peer specialists, many of whom as well have advanced training in the behavioral sciences. These caring and knowledgeable individuals provide invaluable self-help information and facilitate encouraging discussions.