ReviewInternational journal of bipolar disorders2013
Searching the internet for health information about bipolar disorder: some cautionary issues.
Review in International journal of bipolar disorders, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
- Quality and readability of AI-generated information on bipolar disorder: a cross-sectional content analysis.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Digital Health Literacy in Bipolar Disorder: International Web-Based Survey.JMIR mental health · 2021Article
- Survey of psychiatrist use of digital technology in clinical practice.International journal of bipolar disorders · 2020Article
- Supporting Self-Management in Bipolar Disorder: Mixed-Methods Knowledge Translation Study.JMIR mental health · 2019Article
- Ethical perspectives on recommending digital technology for patients with mental illness.International journal of bipolar disorders · 2017Review
- Use of the Internet and Mobile Phones for Self-Management of Severe Mental Health Problems: Qualitative Study of Staff Views.JMIR mental health · 2017Article
- Online information seeking by patients with bipolar disorder: results from an international multisite survey.International journal of bipolar disorders · 2016Article
- Common use of dietary supplements for bipolar disorder: a naturalistic, self-reported study.International journal of bipolar disorders · 2015Article
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- New measures of mental state and behavior based on data collected from sensors, smartphones, and the Internet.Current psychiatry reports · 2014Review
- Privacy in the digital world: medical and health data outside of HIPAA protections.Current psychiatry reports · 2014Review
- Online groups and patient forums.Current psychiatry reports · 2014Article
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Abstract
Adults routinely use the Internet as a source of health information. Patients with bipolar disorder and caregivers should be encouraged to increase their knowledge of this complex illness, including through the Internet. However, patients, caregivers, and physicians should be aware of potential perils when searching the Internet for health information, including loss of privacy, quality of web site content, and Internet scams. This review summarizes these cautionary issues. The digital divide remains and includes a lack of technical skills and competency in searching and appraising web sites, in addition to limited access to the Internet. Physicians should provide patients with a list of trustworthy web sites and a brief printed handout on concerns related to searching the Internet. More studies of the use of the Internet by patients with bipolar disorder are needed.
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