About the community
Why we started this, and what we believe in.
Why we started
Through the founder's own experience with ADHD and therapy, they realised that professional mental-health support and peer connection are two very different things. Therapy gives professional guidance. But there is also real value in meeting and talking to people who personally understand what it's like to live with ADHD.
When the founder was younger and going through difficult experiences, a local community of people who understood could have helped enormously. MMHSG is the community they wish had existed, and they know there are people around Manipal who may not have an accessible local peer-support group.
What we stand for
Safety
A space where you can be honest without fear of judgment.
Acceptance
You are welcome here exactly as you are.
Belonging
You're not an outsider. You're part of this.
Non-judgment
No labels, no assumptions, no pressure.
Local
Real people in and around Manipal, because local support matters.
Peer support, not professional care
We share lived experience. We encourage professional help when you need it.
Who this is for
MMHSG is a peer-support community for people in and around Manipal, Karnataka, India. We're starting with ADHD because that's where the founder's own experience comes from.
ADHD is where we begin, not the only thing we care about. The community may grow to welcome other neurodivergent people and experiences. That's a possibility, not a promise.
Where we're headed
We're starting on WhatsApp. It's simple, accessible, and where people already are.
From there, we're looking at meetups, events, discussions and other activities. The shape of the community will grow with the people in it.