Suicidal behaviours and moderator support in online health communities: protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviours are common yet complex mental health presentations that can pose significant challenges for health professionals. The inability to accurately predict the individuals who may move from experiencing suicidal ideation and associated behaviours, to completing suicide, presents one such challenge. This can make it difficult to provide interventions and support to those most in need. Online health communities are one possible source of support for individuals who experience suicidal ideation and behaviours. These communities are becoming an increasingly popular way of accessing support, often with life-saving consequences. Within online communities, support is offered by various individuals including, in some instances, health profes

SUBMITTER: Perry A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044869 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature