Table 2. Online health information needs (N = 185).
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Information for relatives | 130 | 70 |
| General information on …a (symptoms, causes, course of the disease) | 125 | 68 |
| Tips on dealing with the disease (e.g., coping with everyday life, self-help) | 115 | 62 |
| Information about treatment options (e.g., psychotherapy, drugs) | 111 | 60 |
| Information about chances, risks, and side effects of the treatment options | 99 | 54 |
| Information about self-help groups/exchange with affected/reported experiences of those affected | 80 | 43 |
| Information on psychotherapists, physicians, clinics (e.g., Where can I get treatment?) | 46 | 25 |
Notes.
a
The relative’s mental illness previously mentioned was named here.