Together We Thrive

The Mighty is an online community where young patients can share their experiences, find support, and connect with others who truly get it. Whether you prefer reading stories, listening to podcasts, or joining discussions, there’s a space for you here!

You can explore The Mighty through their website, app, or YouTube channel, and they have 700+ health communities covering everything from rare disorders to ADHD, mental health, and more. Check out their “Teens & Young Adults” section to find support from people your age!

Content Warning: This resource discusses topics like mental illness, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide.

Health Talk is a website that offers patient support for 50+ medical conditions including epilepsy, chronic pain, long-term health conditions, and many more. You can search for your condition, learn coping mechanisms from other patients and healthcare professionals, listen to personal stories, and connect on community forums.

This website is perfect for learning about your medical condition and how to tackle it!

Stupid Cancer is all about bringing together adolescents and young adults affected by cancer. They offer five online and in-person programs to help you connect, learn, and share your story.

Here’s what they offer:

• Stupid Cancer Stories: Read real stories from young cancer patients about their journeys, challenges, and victories.

• Discussion Series: Join 90-minute online workshops that do a deep-dive into a chosen topic of the month. The first section is a recorded presentation, followed by a discussion in small groups. Check out their Video Vault for past Discussion Series on cancer & intimacy, mental health & wellbeing, and more!

• CancerCon: An in-person conference in Washington, DC where young cancer patients gather to learn from experts, share personal stories, and build community.

• Meetups: Want to connect with other young cancer patients who get it? Stupid Cancer offers meetups throughout the year. In-person meetings take place all over the USA. Can’t make it in-person? Join their online sessions! Check-out their calendar for the full updated meetup schedule.

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