First do no harm: Cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence for the impact of individual suicidality on the use of online health forums and support groups

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Highlights:

• Cross-sectional and longitudinal panel survey data are presented (same questions).

• The use of online health forums is relevant for older people with suicide ideation.

• Cross-lagged effect of suicidality on online health forum and support group use.

• Evidence for preventive potential of helpful health information for suicidality.

摘要

•Cross-sectional and longitudinal panel survey data are presented (same questions).•The use of online health forums is relevant for older people with suicide ideation.•Cross-lagged effect of suicidality on online health forum and support group use.•Evidence for preventive potential of helpful health information for suicidality.

论文关键词:Media use,Suicidality,Internet,Online forums,Online support groups

论文评审过程:Received 2 December 2015, Revised 26 February 2016, Accepted 1 March 2016, Available online 10 March 2016, Version of Record 10 March 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.03.009