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Published on in Vol 11 (2024)

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Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/55750, first published .
Understanding the Impacts of Online Mental Health Peer Support Forums: Realist Synthesis

Understanding the Impacts of Online Mental Health Peer Support Forums: Realist Synthesis

Understanding the Impacts of Online Mental Health Peer Support Forums: Realist Synthesis

Authors of this article:

Paul Marshall1 Author Orcid Image ;   Millissa Booth1 Author Orcid Image ;   Matthew Coole2 Author Orcid Image ;   Lauren Fothergill3 Author Orcid Image ;   Zoe Glossop1 Author Orcid Image ;   Jade Haines4 Author Orcid Image ;   Andrew Harding3 Author Orcid Image ;   Rose Johnston1 Author Orcid Image ;   Steven Jones1 Author Orcid Image ;   Christopher Lodge1 Author Orcid Image ;   Karen Machin5 Author Orcid Image ;   Rachel Meacock6 Author Orcid Image ;   Kristi Nielson3 Author Orcid Image ;   Jo-Anne Puddephatt7 Author Orcid Image ;   Tamara Rakic1 Author Orcid Image ;   Paul Rayson2 Author Orcid Image ;   Heather Robinson1 Author Orcid Image ;   Jo Rycroft-Malone8 Author Orcid Image ;   Nick Shryane9 Author Orcid Image ;   Zoe Swithenbank3 Author Orcid Image ;   Sara Wise4 Author Orcid Image ;   Fiona Lobban1 Author Orcid Image
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