Depression Forum
As I posted in my last blog, I believe that online support groups can be a real boon to someone with depression who is seeking peer support. They, by their very nature, overcome some of the barriers that keep people from seeking peer support offline, in the real world. However, there are still some barriers to overcome and caveats to keep in mind when using online support forums.
Privacy Issues
We have an expectation of privacy in a face-to-face support group. This is generally justified, and it...
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