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Online support for caregivers of people with a mental illness.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12171285     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article reports on an online self-help group for caregivers of people with a mental illness. A discourse analysis was conducted using 417 messages contained within an 18-month period. Messages that had a primary focus of disclosure (N = 160) and providing information or advice (N = 89) were the most frequent. The content of messages was also examined. Discussion of emotions and diagnoses were found in 42% and 34.6% of the messages, respectively. A review of the current status of online self-help groups and implications for practice are also provided.
Authors:
Brian Perron
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Psychiatric rehabilitation journal     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1095-158X     ISO Abbreviation:  Psychiatr Rehabil J     Publication Date:  2002  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-08-12     Completed Date:  2003-02-06     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9601800     Medline TA:  Psychiatr Rehabil J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  70-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Oak Grove Treatment Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA. BrianPerron@OakGroveTreatmentCenter.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Caregivers*
Humans
Mental Disorders / psychology*,  therapy
Mental Health Services / supply & distribution*
Online Systems / instrumentation*
Self Disclosure
Self-Help Groups
Social Support*

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