Table 2.
Sources of help recommended by 21 websites with information on treating depression
| Source of help | No (%) of sites | Source of help | No (%) of sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| General practitioner or family doctor | 21 (100) | Teacher | 7 (33)* |
| Counsellor, family therapist, or therapist | 16 (76) | Crisis or suicide prevention centre or team | 6 (29) |
| Psychiatrist | 13 (62)* | Employee assistance | 4 (19) |
| Other websites | 13 (62)* | Self treatment alone | 4 (19)‡ |
| Family | 13 (62)* | Responsible or sympathetic adult | 3 (14) |
| Mental health centre, service, or clinic | 13 (62) | Online therapist or counsellor | 3 (14) |
| Close friends | 12 (57)* | Psychopharmacologist | 3 (14) |
| Clergy or priest | 12 (57)* | Health maintenance organisation | 3 (14) |
| Psychologist | 10 (48)* | Emergency clinic | 2 (10) |
| Mental health professional or specialist | 10 (48) | Colleague or coworker | 2 (10) |
| Telephone counselling service (such as lifeline) | 9 (43)* | Healthcare provider or professional | 2 (10) |
| Hospital | 9 (43) | School counsellor | 2 (10) |
| Psychotherapist | 8 (38)* | Counselling centre | 2 (10) |
| Nurse | 8 (38) | University department or academic centre | 2 (10) |
| Support, self help group, or other sufferer | 8 (38) | Paediatrician | 2 (10) |
| Social worker | 7 (33)† | National consumer organisations | 2 (10) |
Mentioned but not recommended by an additional *2 (10%), †3 (14%), or ‡8 (38%) of sites.