[HTML][HTML] Using peer support to strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a review
Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on
society's overall mental health. Measures such as mandated lockdowns and physical …
society's overall mental health. Measures such as mandated lockdowns and physical …
[HTML][HTML] Online communities as a driver for patient empowerment: systematic review
Background The use of online resources has changed how people manage health care
processes. Patients seek information about health conditions, guidance in treatment, and …
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
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 …
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 …
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
When seeking advice online about health concerns, forums dedicated to medical themes
are increasingly becoming an appreciated source of information for many individuals. In …
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 …
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 …
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
The positive benefits of social support within healthcare communities are well documented.
However, with the increasing number of online healthcare communities, digitalized social …
However, with the increasing number of online healthcare communities, digitalized social …
The effect of moderation on online mental health conversations
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 …
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
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 …
between 2009 and 2020 in the ACM Digital Library. Aiming to consolidate the current issues …