Can online peer support groups help those with mental illness?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 12:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Millions of people dealing with health issues have found comfort sharing their stories online with others who experience similar ailments, but research on their clinical effectiveness is limited, and findings are mixed. Among people with mental illnesses, the results are sparser, even though research has shown that this group prefers online peer support groups over face-to-face support groups.