A leader in social networking, WebTribes Inc., started four unique online communities:
• http://www.depressiontribe.org/
• http://www.myanxiety.org/
• http://www.myocd.org/
• http://www.addictiontribe.com/
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) all benefit from group therapy, journaling, and sharing. They have actually been proven techniques for recovery of the disorders. The network of online communities which WebTribes Inc. has put together can definitely benefit those teenagers with such disorders. Social networking can not only be used for entertainment or business but in order to aid in the recovery teens with these disorders.

Internet pioneer and founder of WebTribes Inc. Ryan FitzGerald, states "Our websites bring people together with similar life issues from around the world that are in need of support. We believe that connecting and communicating with others will have a positive affect on peoples healing and their lives."

Along with a free membership, each of the websites lets users make their own profiles and online journals where they can upload pictures and choose music videos for their personal pages. Those who have joined have even quoted the community websites as “better than MySpace” because of their easy to navigate designs and dynamic features.

Every community promotes social interaction through the groups, forums, polls, and chat features. There are even “fun sections” where a member can play games in order to keep the aura light.
Teenagers can have the freedom of expression without having the fear of being judged because of the non-judgmental socially safe environment which these sites provide.

"It's one thing to read statistics, but to see names, faces and stories is another," one member says. While another member calls it, "The most caring and understanding website I have found."
Co-founder of WebTribes Inc., Kristin FitzGerald says "WebTribes is proud to champion a very important cause. There is still a long way to go in removing the stigma associated with mental health issues, but we are seeing some progress and raising awareness is a step in the right direction."
WebTribes Inc. was established in Los Angeles, California in 2006 as a leader in online social networking communities which focuses on bringing those people with related problems together in order to provide support for one another no matter where they may be based.