People with depression who use Internet support groups heavily tend to be more severely depressed and socially isolated than those who get less help on the Web. These people may, however, gain the ...

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Telephone-Based Peer-Support Program for Women Carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation: Impact on Psychological Distress Internet support group (ISG) members benefit from ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

A support group is a gathering of people, either in person or virtually, who have a common condition, issue, or life circumstance in order to receive and offer mutual support and coping skills.

Support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can help with the emotional, mental, and financial effects of the condition. Options include support groups, financial aid, and therapy. People may be ...

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