Since its beginnings in the 1980s the internet has come to shape our everyday lives, but
doctors still seem rather afraid of it. This anxiety may be explained by the fact that …

Online communities and material regarding non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and eating
disorders (ED) are abundant and easily accessible on the Internet. Internet platforms (eg …

Across many online contexts, internet users are required to make judgments of
trustworthiness in the systems or other users that they are connecting with. But how can a …

Background Professionals are interested in using e-health but implementation of new
methods is slow. Barriers to implementation include the need for training and limited …

Within a context of concern about inappropriate advice-giving online, we examined how
young people who self-harm behave online, and how professionals might engage with …

Background Self-harm amongst young people in the United Kingdom is higher than in other
European countries. Young people who self-harm are often reluctant to seek professional …

Much debate surrounds the potential effects of self-harm forum use. Arguments in favor
highlight factors such as providing access to a supportive community. However critical voice …

Background There is increasing interest in online collaborative learning tools in health
education, to reduce costs, and to offer alternative communication opportunities. Patients …

Implementation of e-health in mental health services requires that we are aware of
stakeholders' concerns. We ascertained the views of mental health professionals and mental …

Digital self-harm is becoming increasingly evident, and new technology fosters and
encourages it. More worryingly, it has been associated with suicide; people engaging in …