Medicine and health is one of the most popular subject fields on the Internet. An increasing number of people are now getting access to these services. NetDoktor Depression, a part of Netdoktor.se, makes it possible for the visitor to read articles about depression and the treatments for the disease, take interactive tests, discuss with other people and submit questions the medical experts. The aim of this study has been to examine how individuals are affected by the active use of an Internet community site--NetDoktor Depression--dealing with depressive disorders. Our conclusion is that the Internet seems to have the potential to provide an important function for depressed people.
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