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- Title
Systematic review on Internet Support Groups (ISGs) and depression (1): Do ISGs reduce depressive symptoms?
- Authors
Griffiths, Kathleen M; Calear, Alison L; Banfield, Michelle
- Abstract
Internet support groups (ISGs) enable individuals with specific health problems to readily communicate online. Peer support has been postulated to improve mental health, including depression, through the provision of social support. Given the growing role of ISGs for both users with depression and those with a physical disorder, there is a need to evaluate the evidence concerning the efficacy of ISGs in reducing depressive symptoms.
- Publication
Journal of medical Internet research, 2009, Vol 11, Issue 3, pe40
- ISSN
1438-8871
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2196/jmir.1270