Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces

One depression therapy that has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years can be found with a few clicks of your mouse: Internet support groups. Thousands of individuals with depression rely on their online community, although not a lot is known about their effectiveness.

When researchers reviewed the results of 13 studies of online depression support groups, they found that many people believe these groups are helpful and report a high satisfaction level. Still, more research is needed to determine how effective the groups truly are and what their exact nature should be.