"Self-Help Groups" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Organizations which provide an environment encouraging social interactions through group activities or individual relationships especially for the purpose of rehabilitating or supporting patients, individuals with common health problems, or the elderly. They include therapeutic social clubs.
| Descriptor ID |
D012657
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N03.540.782
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| Concept/Terms |
Self-Help Groups- Self-Help Groups
- Group, Self-Help
- Groups, Self-Help
- Self Help Groups
- Self-Help Group
- Support Groups
- Group, Support
- Groups, Support
- Support Group
Clubs, Therapeutic Social- Clubs, Therapeutic Social
- Club, Therapeutic Social
- Social Club, Therapeutic
- Therapeutic Social Club
- Social Clubs, Therapeutic
- Therapeutic Social Clubs
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Self-Help Groups" by people in Profiles.
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Jung M, Lee SB, Lee JW, Park YR, Chung H, Min YH, Park HJ, Lee M, Chung S, Son BH, Ahn SH, Chung IY. The Impact of a Mobile Support Group on Distress and Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors: Randomized, Parallel-Group, Open-Label, Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 08 07; 25:e47158.
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Healy S, Marchand G, Williams E. "I'm not in this alone" the perspective of parents mediating a physical activity intervention for their children with autism spectrum disorder. Res Dev Disabil. 2018 Dec; 83:160-167.
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Diefenbeck CA, Klemm PR, Hayes ER. "Anonymous Meltdown": Content Themes Emerging in a Nonfacilitated, Peer-only, Unstructured, Asynchronous Online Support Group for Family Caregivers. Comput Inform Nurs. 2017 Dec; 35(12):630-638.
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Hall JG, Agranovich O, Ogranovich A, Pont?n E, Pont?n A, van Bosse HJ. Summary of the 2nd International Symposium on Arthrogryposis, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 17-19, 2014. Am J Med Genet A. 2015 Jun; 167(6):1193-5.
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Diefenbeck CA, Klemm PR, Hayes ER. Emergence of Yalom's therapeutic factors in a peer-led, asynchronous, online support group for family caregivers. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2014 Jan; 35(1):21-32.
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Reitz JA, Sarfaty M, Diamond JJ, Salzman B. The effects of a group visit program on outcomes of diabetes care in an urban family practice. J Urban Health. 2012 Aug; 89(4):709-16.
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Sutter MB, White J, Bora N, Morchen S, Magee S. First steps, a resident-run postpartum support group for a high risk community. Med Health R I. 2012 Jun; 95(6):187-8.
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Orth WS, Madan AK, Taddeucci RJ, Coday M, Tichansky DS. Support group meeting attendance is associated with better weight loss. Obes Surg. 2008 Apr; 18(4):391-4.
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Klemm P, Wheeler E. Cancer caregivers online: hope, emotional roller coaster, and physical/emotional/psychological responses. Comput Inform Nurs. 2005 Jan-Feb; 23(1):38-45.
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Clements PT, DeRanieri JT, Fay-Hillier TM, Henry GC. Benefits of community meetings in the corporate setting after the suicide of a coworker. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2003 Apr; 41(4):44-9.