"Self-Help Groups" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Organizations which provide an environment encouraging social interactions through group activities or individual relationships especially for the purpose of rehabilitating or supporting patients, individuals with common health problems, or the elderly. They include therapeutic social clubs.
| Descriptor ID |
D012657
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N03.540.782
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| Concept/Terms |
Self-Help Groups- Self-Help Groups
- Group, Self-Help
- Groups, Self-Help
- Self Help Groups
- Self-Help Group
- Support Groups
- Group, Support
- Groups, Support
- Support Group
Clubs, Therapeutic Social- Clubs, Therapeutic Social
- Club, Therapeutic Social
- Social Club, Therapeutic
- Therapeutic Social Club
- Social Clubs, Therapeutic
- Therapeutic Social Clubs
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Self-Help Groups" by people in Profiles.
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Using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa: a qualitative analysis of social and psychological benefits. SAHARA J. 2025 12; 22(1):1989323.
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Greater retention in care among adolescents on antiretroviral treatment accessing "Teen Club" an adolescent-centred differentiated care model compared with standard of care: a nested case-control study at a tertiary referral hospital in Malawi. J Int AIDS Soc. 2017 11; 20(3).
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Fostering completion of the doctor of philosophy degree through scholarly collegial support. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2013 Jul; 44(7):309-12.
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Spirituality and confidence to resist substance use among celebrate recovery participants. J Relig Health. 2013 Mar; 52(1):107-13.
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A pilot study using interactive SMS support groups to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa. J Telemed Telecare. 2012 Oct; 18(7):399-403.
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Stress, coping, and diabetes support groups. NASN Sch Nurse. 2011 Jan; 26(1):24-5.
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Telephone-administered cognitive behavioral therapy: a case study of anxiety and depression in Parkinson's disease. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2009 Sep; 16(3):243-53.
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A social comparison theory analysis of group composition and efficacy of cancer support group programs. Soc Sci Med. 2007 Jul; 65(2):262-73.
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'Screwed for life': examining identification and division in addiction narratives. Commun Med. 2007; 4(1):15-26.
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Association of spirituality and sobriety during a behavioral spirituality intervention for Twelve Step (TS) recovery. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2007; 33(4):611-7.