@article{ref1,
title="Modern discussion forum "depression, suicidality"",
journal="MMW: Fortschritte der Medizin",
year="2006",
author="Pfeiffer-Gerschel, T. and Niedermeier, N. and Hegerl, Ulrich",
volume="148",
number="31-32",
pages="22-5, 27",
abstract="Five years ago, with the appearance on the internet of the competence network &quot;Depression, Suicidality&quot;, a conducted discussion forum was established to serve as a platform for an internet-based self-help group. Today, the forum has more than 3,000 registered visitors, and is the largest virtual group concerned with depression in the German-speaking area. In comparison with a &quot;real&quot; self-help group, this virtual form offers specific possibilities to those concerned, such as, for example, 24-hour access to other sufferers. Admittedly, specific limitations must nevertheless be noted, which, among other things, have to do with the particular features of internet-based communication and the heterogeneity of the participants. Overall, this virtual self-help group represents a rational and useful addition to the existing possibilities for self help.<p /> <p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="1438-3276",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}