Link to a shrink: Web users flock to online therapy

Psychological therapy has become part of the national consciousness in the United States, and now it's just a mouse click away, thanks to the Internet. A Harris poll found that nearly 100 million adults searched the Web for mental health information last year. But there is concern in the field that online therapy is inadequate.

Is the mental health site you visit credible? Are you protecting your privacy while seeking treatment online? With over 15,000 sources of health information on the Web, the American Psychological Association offers these tips for surfing mental health Web sites.