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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.
Maintaining contact
Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively Online_support_groups.
Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.
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Support Groups :: Immune Disorders
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Supplemental Report: HIV/AIDS Data through December 2006 Provided for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006, for Fiscal year 2008
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0500
The HIV/AIDS Surveillance Supplemental Report is published by the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia.
HIV Testing Among High School Students—United States, 2007
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0500
In the United States, an estimated 1.1 million persons were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in 2006, of whom an estimated 232,700 were undiagnosed and unaware they were HIV infected.
Late HIV Testing—34 States, 1996-2005
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0500
Without effective antiretroviral therapy, most persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) will progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in approximately 10 years.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Accelerating the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0500
The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) has established three programmatic priorities based on shared leadership values across the Center’s five Divisions: maximizing global synergies, encouraging program collaboration and service integration, and reducing health disparities.
Newsletter (DHAP News) for June 2009
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0500
This newsletter provides the latest update on activities and resources of CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention.
Fact Sheet: HIV/AIDS and Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0500
In 2006, an estimated 56,300 people in the United States became infected with HIV. Of these, 34%—or approximately 19,000—were adolescents or young adults aged 13–29 years.
Bette's Myasthenia Gravis Club of Hearts - Support group for others, joining instructions and details about the group chats.
Meta Description: [ bettesmyastheniagravissupport: MG Club Of Hearts - because we care .... ]
Garden State New Jersey Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation - Mission is to assist MG patients, provide information and education to medical professionals, and promote public awareness and fund MG research.
Meta Description: [ The Garden State Chapter's mission is to assist MG patients, provide information and education to medical professionals, and promote public awareness and fund mg research. ]
Long Island Myasthenia Gravis Support Group - Group meeting information, links and summary of the disease.
Maddys MG Support - Group where patients post messages, find encouragement and join in chats.
Meta Description: [ maddysmgsupport: Maddy's MG Support ]
Metro NY Chapter - MGFA - New York Chapter site of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.
Myasthenia Gravis - Australia - Support group for those in Australia.
Meta Description: [ myastheniagravisaustralia: Myasthenia Gravis Australia - Myasthenia Gravis in Australia ]
Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado - Organization dedicated to education,information, programs, and support services to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Meta Description: [ To promote the better understanding of the physical condition Called Myasthenia Gravis through:Educational and information programs,Support services to improve the quality of life for MG. Patients and their families.The funding of research to ultimately result in the Elimination of Myasthenia Gra... ]
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Myasthenia Gravis Association of Kansas City, Missouri - Formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the MGFA.
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Myasthenia Gravis Forum - A discussion thread related to all aspects of the disease maintained by the neurology department at Harvard University.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois - Supports patients and the families in the greater Chicagoland area, and residents throughout Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Iowa. Includes news, support groups, events calendar, donations, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Information and Services for Myasthenia Gravis for Illinois Residents. ]
Myasthenia Gravis Friends and Support Group - Myasthenia Gravis WA Friends and Support Group based in Australia. Has downloadable PDF handbook.
Meta Description: [ Myasthenia Gravis is a rare auto-immune disorder of the muscles which results in muscle weakness and fatigue. ]
The Myasthenic Meeting Place - A cyber-club house for those with MG and others who support and care about them. Has an open forum and a listserv of members from around the world.
Meta Description: [ Seniors Information centre - Supporting Seniors ]
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