The YMHC Online Community aims to be a supportive and respectful space for discussing all aspects related to mental health and wellness. As a community guided by YMHC's values, we are managed by a team of dedicated volunteers, many of whom have personal experiences with mental or emotional well-being challenges.
If you encounter content on the forum that concerns you, please use the REPORT link available under each post to notify our team.
Guidelines
To ensure our community remains a positive space, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Respect and Politeness: Avoid posting or messaging content that could be seen as offensive, abusive, or hateful.
- Consideration: Ensure your contributions do not harm others or spread misinformation.
- Courtesy: Maintain a friendly atmosphere. Do not harass others, impersonate identities, or disclose private information.
- Privacy Protection: Remember this forum is public. Practice safe internet habits to protect your identity and that of others.
- Respect for the Forum: Follow these guidelines and the directions provided by our team.
- Support for Volunteers: Our forum team, comprising unpaid volunteers, strives to maintain a welcoming environment. Please respect their efforts.
Content Moderation
Content likely to be modified or removed includes:
- Personal attacks, provocations, or inflammatory messages
- Discriminatory or offensive posts
- Explicit content or harmful material, including detailed self-harm discussions
- Privacy-violating mentions of specific services or individuals
- Intolerance of beliefs or religions
- Misrepresentation of opinions as facts
- Member-focused threads
- Copyrighted content
- Off-topic or duplicate posts
- Inappropriate language in titles
- Non-English posts
- Unauthorized advertisements or spam
- External blog links
The YMHC forum reserves the right to edit or delete any content at its discretion.
Photo and Image Policy
We do not permit photos of members or their acquaintances for privacy reasons. Posted images must not include moving visuals or GIFs.
Links and Quotations
When sharing links or quoted text, include your thoughts or initiate a discussion.
Signatures
Keep signatures to a maximum of three text lines. Small images are allowed but should not exceed the size of three text lines. Links in signatures are prohibited.
Moderation Discussions
Discussing specific moderation actions in the forum is not allowed.
Moderation Concerns
Forum staff will not address moderation queries received via unsolicited private messages. If you have concerns about moderation, report the post in question.
Account Guidelines
Each member is allowed only one account. Members requesting account closure will undergo a 48-hour consideration period.
Private Messaging (Conversations)
Use private messaging responsibly. Do not send unsolicited advertisements, inappropriate messages, or seek romantic relationships.
Research
Forum-based research requires explicit permission. Refer to our research request protocol for details.
Forum Access
We may adjust forum access or messaging privileges as needed.
Membership Termination
YMHC reserves the right to terminate any membership.
Guideline Non-Compliance
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may lead to actions outlined in our policy, accessible in the Forum Rules and Guidelines section once logged in.
Safety and Privacy
Prioritize your safety. Do not share personal information that could compromise your anonymity. Report any personal data you accidentally post or discover on the forum.
Online Caution
Exercise caution in online interactions. Avoid sharing personal details until you fully trust the other party. For guidance, please refer to our online safety resources.
Forum Privacy Policy
Familiarize yourself with the YMHC Online Community Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
Participation in the YMHC Online Community implies agreement with our disclaimer and terms of service. The forum provides support and is not a substitute for professional advice.
You agree to indemnify YMHC and its forum from any liabilities arising from your forum use.
Your commitment helps maintain the integrity and purpose of this community, ensuring it remains a supportive space for everyone.