Deidentified data collected from mental health forums. Participants did not consent for their data to be used outside of the study. The data is only being stored on PURE as per the data management plan.

iPOF is multiple method realist study explores underlying mechanisms to understand how forums work for different people. Data was collected from forums, surveys and interviews. The forums names are not published. The findings will inform codesign of best practice guidance and policy tools to enhance the uptake and effectiveness of peer online mental health forums.