IAPMD-Moderated Video Peer Support Groups
Connect in our free, user‑friendly video support groups, safe, moderated spaces developed by IAPMD to ensure access to peer support for those impacted by premenstrual disorders.
Sometimes nothing beats talking face-to-face with others who truly understand. Led by trained IAPMD Peer Support Facilitators with lived experience of PMDD or PME, these sessions provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals to give and receive understanding, validation, and hope.
Our video support groups are offered free of charge, but space is limited. Please book in advance for each session you wish to attend. IAPMD is an international organization, and times are listed in the Eastern Time (ET) zone in North America, which is currently observing Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
No matter where you are in the world, you are welcome here.
What are the benefits of peer support?
Peer support is an increasingly recognized, evidence-informed tool that complements traditional medical and mental health care. For those living with PMDD or related conditions, connecting with others who truly get it can provide a powerful sense of validation and belonging.
Engaging in peer support can reduce feelings of isolation, boost self-esteem, and empower individuals by sharing coping strategies and lived experiences. It also helps improve knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about managing symptoms, fostering greater confidence and a sense of control.
While peer support is not a replacement for clinical care or therapy, it offers something uniquely valuable: emotional and psychological support from someone who’s walked a similar path. Though more PMDD-specific research is needed, peer support is increasingly being acknowledged as a meaningful and effective layer of care.
“Peer Support is speaking to people who understand your struggles. Peer Support is finding your tribe.”
— Chandra 🤍
“You’re in a room full of people who get it. You’re not alone. It’s a space where you don’t have to try and explain or justify your PMDD struggles, because you’re with people who understand.”
— Nia 🤍
“To me, peer support is about connection, empathy, and empowerment.”
— Aaron 🤍
In Crisis? You're Not Alone.
At IAPMD, we believe that no one should have to face premenstrual disorders alone. While we provide information and community support, we are not a crisis service and cannot offer professional mental health care.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please visit HelpGuide.org’s “Find Help” page.
HelpGuide is a trusted nonprofit resource that connects people worldwide to mental health crisis lines, helplines, and suicide prevention services in their region.