Category Archive: Social Media

Does the internet depress you?

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Did you see the report last week which appeared in various social media blogs and articles linking excessive internet use to depression? Psychologists from Leeds University found what they said was “striking” evidence that… Continue reading

The importance of social media to non-profits

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I love writing this blog. It has been a cathartic experience for me on a personal level as I struggled to come to terms with the changes in my life after my breast… Continue reading

Would you like win a ticket to the Dublin Web Summit?

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  I am giving one lucky reader a ticket to the Dublin Web Summit.  As readers know, I am a regular evangelist when it comes to my belief in the power of social… Continue reading

New social network for women touched by HER2+ breast cancer

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Everything is held together with stories. That is all that is holding us together, stories and compassion. Barry Lopez As regular readers know, I don’t need any convincing when it comes to the… Continue reading

Can patient confidentiality be breached online?

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A leading journal has revealed that medics posting messages on networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are breaching patient confidentiality. Research in the Journal of the American Medical Association found examples of… Continue reading

Finding support online

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  Those of you who know me, especially from following me on Twitter, know what an advocate I am of online support in dealing with cancer. I have written about this on the… Continue reading

Can Twitter make you happy?

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I’ve just been reading a post on the Social Media Today blog which points to  “a fascinating piece in today’s NY Times Magazine, Is Happiness Catching. The article describes an innovative study by Nicholas Christakis… Continue reading

The Seven Deadly Sins of Blogging

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Logging on to check the  e-mail account for this blog, the above title caught my eye on the MSN Windows Live page. I decided to check and see how many sins I was… Continue reading

How cancer survivors provide support on the internet

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Many cancer survivors use the Internet to seek informational and emotional support. I can testify to the crucial role that the Internet played as a health resource when undergoing my treatment for breast cancer and… Continue reading