Internal Versus External Motivation in Referral of Primary Care Patients with Depression to an Internet Support Group: Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundDepressive disorders and symptoms affect more than one-third of primary care patients, many of whom do not receive or do not complete treatment. Internet-based social support from peers could sustain depression treatment engagement and adherence. We do not know whet...

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Main Authors: Van Voorhees, Benjamin W, Hsiung, Robert C, Marko-Holguin, Monika, Houston, Thomas K, Fogel, Joshua, Lee, Royce, Ford, Daniel E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:http://www.jmir.org/2013/3/e42/