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Use of an Online Forum for Relatives of People With Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder: Mixed Methods Study.

Steven Huntley JonesDimitrinka AtanasovaSusanna DoddSusan FlowersAnna Rosala-HallasHeather RobinsonElena SeminoFiona Lobban
Published in: JMIR mental health (2022)
Although only a proportion of REACT participants engaged actively with its forum, they were widely distributed across age and other sociodemographic groupings. Relatives used the forum for information, support, and guidance and to offer detailed information about their experiences. The topics raised highlighted the burden carried by relatives and the potential value of easy-access, moderated, peer-supported forums in helping relatives to manage the challenges they faced.
Keyphrases
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