A Thematic Analysis of Stigma and Disclosure for Perinatal Depression on an Online Forum.
Donna MooreSusan AyersNicholas DreyPublished in: JMIR mental health (2016)
Forum use may increase women's disclosure to health care providers by challenging their internal and external stigma and this may strengthen professional treatment uptake and adherence. However, a few posts described negative experiences when disclosing to health care providers.