[HTML][HTML] Using peer support to strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a review

R Suresh, A Alam, Z Karkossa - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on
society's overall mental health. Measures such as mandated lockdowns and physical …

[HTML][HTML] Online communities as a driver for patient empowerment: systematic review

V Johansson, AS Islind, T Lindroth, E Angenete… - Journal of medical …, 2021 - jmir.org
Background The use of online resources has changed how people manage health care
processes. Patients seek information about health conditions, guidance in treatment, and …

Experiences of pregnant mothers using a social media based antenatal support service during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK: Findings from a user survey

J Chatwin, D Butler, J Jones, L James, L Choucri… - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has seen unprecedented restrictions on face-to-face
healthcare encounters. This has led to an increase in the use of online healthcare resources …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the role of social media–based Mental Health support among College Students: Survey and Semistructured interviews

P Vornholt, M De Choudhury - JMIR Mental Health, 2021 - mental.jmir.org
Background Mental illness is a growing concern within many college campuses. Limited
access to therapy resources, along with the fear of stigma, often prevents students from …

[HTML][HTML] Perception of peer advice in online health communities: Access to lay expertise

J Rueger, W Dolfsma, R Aalbers - Social Science & Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
When seeking advice online about health concerns, forums dedicated to medical themes
are increasingly becoming an appreciated source of information for many individuals. In …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the effect of social support and empathy on user engagement in online mental health communities

Y Chen, Y Xu - International Journal of Environmental Research and …, 2021 - mdpi.com
It is known that social support and empathy are beneficial for mental health. As a result of the
widespread development of social media, online social support and empathy could also …

[HTML][HTML] A newly developed online peer support community for depression (depression connect): qualitative study

D Smit, JN Vrijsen, B Groeneweg… - Journal of Medical …, 2021 - jmir.org
Background Internet support groups enable users to provide peer support by exchanging
knowledge about and experiences in coping with their illness. Several studies exploring the …

Digitalized social support in the healthcare environment: Effects of the types and sources of social support on psychological well-being

W Wang, P Shukla, G Shi - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2021 - Elsevier
The positive benefits of social support within healthcare communities are well documented.
However, with the increasing number of online healthcare communities, digitalized social …

The effect of moderation on online mental health conversations

D Wadden, T August, Q Li, T Althoff - Proceedings of the International …, 2021 - ojs.aaai.org
Many people struggling with mental health issues are unable to access adequate care due
to high costs and a shortage of mental health professionals, leading to a global mental …

How HCI bridges health and design in online health communities: a systematic review

D Gatos, A Günay, G Kırlangıç, K Kuscu… - Proceedings of the 2021 …, 2021 - dl.acm.org
This paper presents a systematic review of online health communities (OHCs) published
between 2009 and 2020 in the ACM Digital Library. Aiming to consolidate the current issues …