Table 3 Analysis of relationship between illness severity (GAF) and internet use
From: Mental health related Internet use among psychiatric patients: a cross-sectional analysis
|  | χ 2 | df | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Internet use | 3.6 | 7 | 0.827 |
Social networks | 9.9 | 7 | 0.193 |
Forums | 5.9 | 7 | 0.550 |
Chat | 8.4 | 7 | 0.300 |
Blogs | 2.0 | 7 | 0.959 |
Search for MH professionals or services | 5.9 | 7 | 0.547 |
Information on mental disorders | 7.5 | 7 | 0.377 |
Information on medication | 6.3 | 7 | 0.513 |
Platforms with other patients | 11.3 | 7 | 0.127 |
Platforms with MH professionals | 5.7 | 7 | 0.578 |
Contact with MH professionals via Internet | 2.6 | 7 | 0.919 |
Communication with MH professionals via Internet | 2.6 | 6 | 0.854 |
Coping online | 3.5 | 7 | 0.836 |
Internet-based self-management | 7.7 | 7 | 0.364 |