Internet Peer Support Research Study For People With Mental Illnesses

Volunteers Needed

A study on new forms of peer-support is looking for mental-health consumers interested in participating in an internet-based support group. The UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration is looking for participants who will use e-mail for peer/recovery support. This group can connect you 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to a community of supportive peers, in your own home or anywhere you can access the Internet!

We are looking for people who:

* Have been diagnosed with a mental illness, other than anxiety disorders

* Have access to a computer and the Internet

* Would consider using the Internet for support and information

* Are United States Residents

* Are fluent in English

Participants will be compensated for their participation in this study.

If you want to participate or would like more information, please email us at the following address: mhsupp@mail.med.upenn.edu

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