We describe an initiative to bring mental health researchers, computer scientists, human-
computer interaction researchers, and other communities together to address the challenges …

This article examines online exchanges of advice and knowledge among patients. It draws a
distinction between explicit healthcare knowledge (ie, facts about symptoms and treatments) …

Decision-making process has been explained through several models over the years.
Among these, the rational and anarchical models have emerged as important …

In pursuit of mental wellness, many find that behavioral change is necessary. This process
can often be difficult but is facilitated by strong social support. This paper explores the role of …

Many patients visit online health communities to receive support. In face-to-face support
groups, health professionals facilitate peer-patients exchanging experience while adding …

By providing care for loved ones in the home, family caregivers save millions of dollars for
our overtaxed healthcare system. Support groups can lighten the psychological burden of …

Support groups play an important role in helping individuals cope with their health
conditions by providing members with a network of information and social support. It is not …

Online health communities offer the promise of support benefits to users, in particular
because these communities enable users to find peers with similar experiences. Building …

When a patient has a chronic illness, such as heart disease or cancer, it can be challenging
for distributed family members to stay aware of the patient's health status. A variety of …

Online mental health support communities, in which volunteer counselors provide
accessible mental and emotional health support, have grown in recent years. Despite …