Support groups can help older adults navigate major life transitions and combat loneliness. Condition-specific groups offer ...

The mental health impact of social media—particularly online peer support groups—is unclear. "The scientific literature is ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be isolating. If you don’t know where to turn after suffering a blood clot, these social networks can help. “A support system is crucial to help those who experience a ...

Type 2 diabetes support groups are community-based or online organizations where people living with the condition can share information, find understanding, and give or receive emotional support. Type ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that affects your movement, often causing symptoms such as tremors, slower movement, stiffness, and loss of balance. The symptoms and the ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...