1. 1 Online Support Groups: The Technological Advance By: Madalyn Maldonado

2. 2 What is the easiest way to find online support?  SupportPath.com is a great resource for finding online information and support.  Support path is an organizational website which alphabetically organizes different categories for which support is offered.  For each categories there are several information links and links to support groups.

3. 3 What are the advantages of online support groups? They can be very informative. They help people realize that they are not alone.

4. 4 Why are they effective?  They are a way for people to share their thoughts, feelings, problems, fears, and ideas with others who can understand what they are going through.  It may be easier for one to say certain things when they aren’t face to face with someone.

5. 5 Statistics on Internet Information and Online Support Group Users 30% of adult users, or about 93 million Americans have searched for at least one major health topic online. 30% of adult users, or about 93 million Americans have searched for at least one major health topic online. 54% of internet users, or about 63 million Americans have used websites offering online support groups. 54% of internet users, or about 63 million Americans have used websites offering online support groups.

6. 6 Conclusion With the advances in technology occurring every day, online support has enabled people to increase their knowledge about health issues and find people who can relate to them.