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Pew Internet published an update on one of its Internet Life surveys that showed a steady increase happening in “the percentage of adults who look online for information about mental health issues” over the past two years.

From 2002-2006, online searches for information about mental health issues remained relatively stable, around 22%. In 2008, however, the percentage of internet users to look online for information about depression, anxiety, stress or mental health issues rose to 28%, a statistically significant increase.