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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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FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking Drugs
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking DrugsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2009Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Sad Dads May Lead to Crying InfantsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for ChantixCategory: Health FactsCreated: 7/1/2009Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to IgnoreCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Depression, Anxiety Bad for the HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
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Psychology Today
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Heavy drinking during the summertime.
Being and Nothingness
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There are two kinds of vacations--doing something and doing nothing.
Natural Element: The Extended Vacation
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How to hang on to paradise.
PsycPORT.com
People more empathetic to their own race
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 03, 2009 BEIJING, Jul 3, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A bystander feels more empathy for someone in pain when that person is in the same social group, researchers in China said.
New PTSD program answers need for comprehensive treatment
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 02, 2009 Jul 02, 2009 (DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- 7/1/2009 - LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany (AFNS) -- Symptoms of combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder for wounded warriors include continual nightmares, avoidance behaviors, denial, grief, anger and fear.
TV ads make children choose more junk foods
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 01, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Jul 01, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Influenced by TV ads, children tend to choose more junk food, increasing the risk of weight gain, a new study suggests.
Autism Organisations Worldwide - Listed alphabetically by country.
Ahead with Autism - Dedicated to raising awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, improving the lives of individuals afflicted by Autism and educating professionals worldwide. Free video, The Different Shades of Autism
Meta Description: [ Get our Award Winning Video on Autism, The Different Shades of Autism, Information on Autism, Autism Video, Autism Video endorced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Seen on Oprah Winfrey Show, Ahead with Autism. Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation ]
ASpar - Support Group for People Raised by Autistic Parents - For people who believe they have a parent with Asperger's Syndrome or an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Typically, our members have puzzled over their mother or father's odd and often hurtful behaviour ever since childhood.
Meta Description: [ Information, Support, Advocacy for people raised by an Autistic parent, or a parent with Asperger Syndrome ]
Aspies for Freedom - Support group building an autistic culture and bringing aspies/autistics together to help oppose abusive therapies.
Meta Description: [ The Aspergers and Autism forums, information, articles, and news site. For parents of children and autism, and adults on the spectrum ]
Aspies For Freedom - Group fighting against the idea of a cure for autism, arguing that it is not a disease and not something that is to be cured or fixed. Supports the position that people with autism should be allowed to be what they are, not shunned for what they are not.
Meta Description: [ The Aspergers and Autism forums, information, articles, and news site. For parents of children and autism, and adults on the spectrum ]
Autism and Vaccinations Support Group - A group for parents, victims, siblings, or anyone who is touched by this mysterious disorder. We share therapy ideas and discuss the vaccination angle to autism.
Meta Description: [ autism_and_vaccinations: Autism and Vaccinations ]
Autism Association for Overseas Families - Support groups for expatriate families with a child with an autistic spectrum disorder.
Meta Description: [ AAOF Autism Association for Overseas Families (NL). Parents and professionals working together for children with autism and for families who have children with autistic spectrum disorders ]
Autism Awareness Campaign UK - Lobbying for public services, greater awareness and independent research for all people with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in the UK.
Autism Community Connection - Support group in Naperville Illinois - resources, forum, online newsletter, and links.
Autism Friends - Support resource site for families. Features family stories, message boards, and chat rooms as well as links to sites for services and local support.
Meta Description: [ Autism Friends is a place to find support and information about the Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is a place to share your thoughts, ideas and experiences. Your input is what makes the community work so please don't be shy about joining in. ]
Autism Info.com - Provides information to parents, doctors, teachers, tutors, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Meta Description: [ Autism treatments and therapies for parents, doctors and educators. Autism news updated daily. A trusted source for balanced autism information since 1998. AutismInfo.com ]
Autism Link - Online information on events, news, seminars, conferences, where to find help, support groups, and early intervention.
Autism Network International - An autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.
Autism USA - Community for parents, caregivers and educators of people with autism.
Meta Description: [ AutismUSA.net is a portal on autism that provides a wide variety of information of relevance to parents, teachers, special educators, care givers and to those who are interested in knowing about autism. The site features a free discussion board on autism and related topics where one can post new ... ]
Autism-Comorbidity - Online group and mailing list for people who have, or are related to someone who has, an autistic spectrum disorder and one or more other disabilities or health conditions.
Meta Description: [ autism-comorbidity: Autism-Comorbidity ]
Autistic Society - Support community for parents and families, news, photo-art gallery, information and interactive features.
Meta Description: [ News (autism statistics, MMR, news, symptoms, treatment & forums) Child & Adult ]
BBB Autism - Positive support and information regarding autism, pdd, asperger's and all disorders under the spectrum. Siblings, spouses, ABA and other therapies, IEPs, Beginner's Guide to Autism, message board and online club.
Defeat Autism with Great Success - Support group for parents with children affected by autistic spectrum disorders, including autism, high functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Hyperlexia.
Extreme Enthusiasts - Promoting the bug hobby and increasing autism awarness. Using creepy creatures in order to introduce and educate the public about this lifelong disorder. Educational and family oriented.
Fight Autism Now - An outeach of World Missions, educating parents, doctors, and teachers. Information about autistic disorders, treatment modalities, medication, and online resources.
For Autistic Kids Foundation - Organization feature events and sponsor information to raise funds to broaden public awareness and understanding of autism and for the research of early detection.
InternAUT - Developing self-advocacy for people living with Autism.
MCASA: Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of the Autism Society of America - Advocacy, information referral and support.
MoMA - Moms On A Mission For Autism - Information on various autism related topics: current legislation issues, online support group and autism awareness items from our MoMA Shop.
Meta Description: [ To educate parents regarding the legislation issues facing those with autism spectrum disorders.
To raise public and professional awareness of autism.
To provide essential information to parents and caregivers on a variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorders. To work in partnership w... ]
National Autism Association - Advocacy group for raising public and professional awareness of autism spectrum disorders.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the National Autism Association is to advocate, educate, and empower. We will advocate on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights. We will raise public and professional awareness of autism spectrum disorders. We will empower those in the autism community to never giv... ]
Open Doors - A information/support group for parents and teachers of Asperger's and high functioning autistic children in Southern California's Inland Empire.
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Contact Group - Support, advice and information to anyone involved with an individual diagnosed with PDA, a pervasive developmental disorder related to autism.
Meta Description: [ Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Contact Group. Support, advice and information to anyone involved with an individual diagnosed with PDA (a pervasive developmental disorder related to autism) ]
The Autism Home Page Community - Information on autism, related disorders, and behavior management.
Meta Description: [ Practical information on the autism spectrum disorders, behavior, God's intervention, and much more. ]
The Spectrum Club - Club for adolescents witrh Asperger Syndrome.
The Square Circle - E-mail pen pal list for people with Asperger syndrome and similar autistic spectrum conditions.
Meta Description: [ The Square Circle is an e-mail pen pal list for people with Asperger Syndrome and other similar autistic spectrum conditions. ]
TogetherForAutism.org - Community site and message board bringing together people together who are affected by autism.
Meta Description: [ Together for Autism is a community of people who are effected in one way or another by autism. ]
University Students With Autism And Asperger's Syndrome - Support and resources for students with autistic spectrum conditions in higher education. Advice on attending school and getting a job.
Meta Description: [ Support and resources for students with autistic spectrum conditions in higher education. ]
Unlocking Autism - A Christian awareness and education organization. Offers links to related sites, news and articles.
Wrong Planet - Online community and resource for those with Asperger's Syndrome.
Meta Description: [ Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community ]
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