Bezzy MS vs The Mighty

As humans, we’re hardwired for connection. Belonging to a community makes us feel safe and helps us thrive. But so often, living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can make you feel physically and emotionally isolated. Not only can it be hard to do things you loved before your diagnosis, but it can also feel like no one understands what it’s like. Until now. Our mission is to cultivate a space powered by the MS community and empowered by each other. From one-to-one chats to conversation forums, we make connecting easy. This is a safe place to find and receive advice, to seek and offer support, and to discover the authentic stories of members, just like you. Bezzy MS is a free online platform bringing new meaning to the word “community.” Our aim is to create an experience where: - everyone feels seen, valued, and understood - everyone’s story matters - shared vulnerability is the name of the game Bezzy MS is a place where you are more than your MS. It’s a place where, finally, you belong. HOW IT WORKS Social-first Content Like all of your favorite social networks, we’ve designed an activity feed to connect you with other members living with multiple sclerosis. We pride ourselves on making Bezzy MS a safe and secure space where you can join live discussions, connect one-to-one, and read the latest articles and personal stories. Live Chats Need to vent? Get advice? Share what’s on your mind? Hop into a daily live chat to join the conversation. They’re often led by our amazing Community Guide, but you can also expect to chat with other advocates and experts, too. Forums From treatments to symptoms to daily living, MS changes everything. Whatever you're feeling on any given day, there's a forum where you can connect and share directly with others. 1:1 Messaging Let us connect you with a new member from our community every day. We’ll recommend members to you based on your treatment plan, lifestyle interests, and needs. Browse member profiles and request to connect with anyone from our community with members listed as “Online now.” Discover Articles and Stories We believe that shared experiences empower the kind of belonging that can help people not only survive—but thrive—with MS. Our stories offer perspectives and tips from people who know what it’s like. Get handpicked wellness and member stories delivered to you each week. Connect Safely Anytime, Anywhere We take thoughtful steps to build safety, security, and privacy into our platform and foster an environment where members feel safe sharing their personal experiences. Check and send messages, see who’s online, and get notified when a new message comes in—so you’ll never miss a thing. ABOUT HEALTHLINE Healthline Media is the top ranked health publisher and number 44 on Comscore’s Top 100 Property rankings. Across all of its properties, Healthline Media each month publishes up to 1,000 scientifically accurate yet reader-friendly articles authored by more than 120 writers and reviewed by more than 100 doctors, clinicians, nutritionists, and other experts. The company’s repository contains more than 70,000 articles, each updated with current protocol. More than 200 million people worldwide and 86 million people in the U.S. visit Healthline’s sites each month, according to Google Analytics and Comscore, respectively. Healthline Media is an RVO Health Company

We don’t just talk about health, we live it. From mental health to chronic illness, disability, rare disease, parenting, neurodiversity, caregiving, and so much more, you’ll find the resources you need and the peer support you want on The Mighty, the world’s largest online health community. Health is hard, but it never has to be lonely. - Read stories written by people with first-hand health experience, and discover resources curated specifically for the conditions you care about: ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, suicide, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and so much more - Create a profile that allows you to keep track of your healthcare interests and community connections, and save the resources and posts that matter to you - Start or end your day — or take a midday break! — with a fresh affirmation that changes based on what emotion you’re feeling - Follow and search posts, stories, people, and topics to find the health content you want from 700+ health communities and support groups - Join a Mighty group and connect with like-minded people around health, hobbies, and similar interests - Make a post when you have something to share; or when you need advice, support, or encouragement from people who get it - Scroll through your personalized home feed, based on the groups you're a part of and the people and topics you follow - Ask and answer polls — the perfect, bite-sized way to engage on low-energy days, or during flares and depressive episodes We're always looking for ways to improve The Mighty for our community. If you have any feedback about The Mighty app — good, bad or anything in between — please share it with us by emailing community@themighty.com. We’re here for you, and we are #MightyTogether! The Mighty Team