It is important to realize that FREEdom From MEdom Project is intended to provide quality information, sensible and practical answers for recovery, and online support for present problems. This service is not intended to provide in-depth psychotherapy, as this particular venue is not suited for such purposes. Steven Gledhill is certified to support individual adults with issues related to recovery and is not credentialed to provide online psychotherapy. If you are seeking professional counseling, FFMP advises you to seek out licensed professional counselors.
When should I seek traditional mental health treatment rather than internet support?
- If you are experiencing an emergency—dial 911 or the emergency number where you live.
- If you are in an abusive or violent relationship.
- If you have been seriously and deeply depressed.
- If you are having thoughts of harming yourself (i.e. suicidal thoughts) or someone else (i.e. violent thoughts toward others), or psychotic symptoms. Also call 1-800-SUICIDE, which is the National Suicide Hotline or the Hospital closest to you.
- If you are a minor (under 18 years old).
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TERMS and CONDITIONS
Please read the following terms and conditions of the Freedom From ‘Me’dom Project (FFMP) Agreement carefully and in its entirety. If you agree to the following terms you may view or use any of FFMP’s forums, discussion groups and services. If you do not wish to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you may not view or use any of FFMP’s forums, discussion groups or services.
- All references to Freedom From ‘Me’dom Project (FFMP) in this Agreement shall include the website, forums and discussion groups, and its directors and officers, as applicable. The initials FFMP stand for Freedom From ‘Me’dom Project and represent all content and forums contained within and throughout the website.
- Access to view and/or use FFMP’s forums, discussion groups, and services are intended for individuals eighteen years of age and older who do not suffer from a major mental disorder.
- Any amendment, change, or modification of this Agreement shall be made only under the express written direction of FFMP. This will be done through the posting of any amendment, change, or modification of this Agreement on the FFMP website. Any viewing or use of FFMP by you shall be deemed an acceptance by you of any amendment, change or modification of this Agreement by FFMP.
- The information contained inFFMP’s forums, discussion groups, and services are specifically for educational purposes. They are not intended to, and do not provide, professional advice for mental health counseling; nor are they to be a substitute for professional mental health counseling or therapy. You should not rely upon the information contained in FFMP’s forum, discussion groups, and services for medical, legal or financial decisions. You should consult a mental health professional for advice or treatment regarding any mental health concerns.
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- be deemed unacceptable for any reason by FFMP. FFMP may take steps, if deemed necessary, to investigate any violation of this Agreement, including the recording of any communications or materials in its forum, discussion groups, and services.
- You further agree that your registration for any forums, discussion groups, and services in FFMP is true and correct, and that if any information in your registration changes, you will correct your registration immediately, you will not allow another person to have access to any forums, discussion groups, and services in FFMP under your registration, you will not impersonate any other person or entity in any forums, discussion groups, and services in FFMP, you will not post any communications or materials that you know or reasonably should know is false, you will not mislead others about your identity, education, credentials, knowledge or experience, and that you will not collect any information whatsoever about other users of FFMP.
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