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What's the difference between MedCircle and therapy?

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Written by Kyle Kittleson
Updated over a week ago

This is an important question that helps clarify how MedCircle fits into your broader mental health care approach.

MedCircle provides

  • Educational content: Expert-led courses on mental health topics

  • Community support: Peer connections and shared experiences

  • Professional insights: Access to expert knowledge and perspectives

  • Self-directed learning: Resources you can access anytime

  • Complementary support: Tools that enhance your overall mental health journey

Individual therapy provides

  • Personalized treatment: Tailored to your specific needs and history

  • Professional diagnosis: Clinical assessment and treatment planning

  • Crisis intervention: Immediate support for mental health emergencies

  • Therapeutic relationship: One-on-one professional guidance

  • Treatment protocols: Evidence-based interventions for specific conditions

How they work together

  • MedCircle can help you prepare for therapy sessions

  • Educational content can deepen your understanding of concepts discussed in therapy

  • Community support supplements individual treatment

  • Resources can help you practice skills between therapy sessions

  • Expert content can help you advocate for yourself in professional settings

When you might need professional therapy

  • You're experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide

  • Mental health symptoms significantly impact your daily functioning

  • You need clinical diagnosis or medication management

  • You're dealing with severe trauma or crisis situations

  • You want personalized treatment planning

MedCircle as a complement to therapy: Many of our members use MedCircle alongside professional therapy to enhance their understanding and accelerate their growth. We see ourselves as part of a comprehensive approach to mental wellness.

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