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A Californian psychologist claims that the 140-character messages can be a useful tool for healing depression and other mental disorders, the Daily Mail reported.

Patients who use SMS messages to stay in touch with doctors feel better, and generally feel happier.

"When I was in a difficult situation and I received a message, I felt much better. I felt cared for and supported. My mood even improved," reported one Spanish-speaking patient at San Francisco General Hospital. （點擊《每日郵報》查看原文）

發短信可以治療抑郁癥

???????據英國《每日郵報》報道，一名來自美國加利福尼亞州的心理學家表示，發140字的短信對于治療抑郁癥和其它精神疾病是一個很有用的方法。

???????與醫生用發短信的方式來聯系，患者會感到更舒服，也更加開心。

???????一名來自美國舊金山總醫院的西班牙裔病人表示：“當我處境十分糟糕時，如果我收到了短信，我會感覺好很多。我能夠感受到他人對我的關心和支持。我的心情就好多了。”

(China.org.cn April 16, 2012)