Depression Online Toolkit
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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Online Virtual Therapy for Treating Depression
Over the years, since I first set up a chat room on my Web site for people with depression, I've had to take a lot of elements into... Read more »
Online Therapy For Depression: Advantages & Disadvantages of...
The Wall St. Journal reported this week that Instant Messaging is becoming popular with therapists who are conducting therapy online. Given... Read more »
Online Depression Support Groups: What You Need to Know
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... Read more »
The Pro's of Joining an Online Depression Support Group
During one of our visits to California to see my family (when we still lived in Connecticut) my sister was talking about a couple she knew.... Read more »
Recognizing Good Depression Support Resources Online
I think one of the best things to come out of the Internet is online support websites founded by and/or run by regular people. I started my... Read more »
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Support In Your Pajamas: The Benefits of Online Support Groups...
During one of our visits to California to see my family (when we still lived in Connecticut) my sister was talking about a couple she knew. She said... Read more »
Meet Sue Bergeson, DBSA President
Sue Bergeson became President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive... Read more »
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