The internet is a minefield full of inaccurate, biased sites. How do you tell the difference between good information and bad information? You need a guide to help you evaluate sites, to tell whether the articles presented are valid and accurate, to discover when someone is trying to sell you something, and to discern between [...]
Commentary
Is What You’re Reading Junk? Evaluating the Quality of Mental Health Websites, Part 1
2 comments – Posted in: CommentaryThe internet allows patients, consumers, physicians, and other mental health care professionals to quickly access mental health information. Millions of Americans search for mental health information on the web every year. Whether the information is needed for personal reasons or for a loved one, millions of mental health-related web pages are viewed. Sometimes the information [...]
Where Have You Been? Inquiring Minds Want to Know!
13 comments – Posted in: CommentaryI‘m about to violate a rule for bloggers: Don’t ever explain a protracted absence from blogging. Blogging experts say that it’s better to “never complain and never explain” and to just pick up blogging where you left off. However, I feel that I owe it to my readers to let you know why there have [...]
HONcode Principles: How Anxiety, Panic & Health Complies With Them
29 comments – Posted in: CommentaryThe HONcode badge is awarded by the Health On the Net Foundation to sites that have passed a rigorous application process. I am honored and excited that Anxiety, Panic & Health was certified by the Health on the Net Foundation in October, 2008. It means that this site complies with the Health on the Net [...]
HONcode Certification Earned by Anxiety, Panic & Health!
9 comments – Posted in: CommentaryTake a look at the rightmost sidebar of this blog, and you will see the HONcode badge. I am honored and excited that Anxiety, Panic & Health was accredited by the Health on the Net Foundation in October, 2008. It means that this site complies with the Health on the Net Code of Conduct and [...]