In a chat, people interact in real-time with messages exchanged instantaneously. Some chats require the installation of free software. Below is a link to a tutorial on the IRC software usually used in chats.
An IRC Tutorial
But more and more sites are using web-based chat programs which allow one ot Chat is not a major professional communication tool at this point in time.Perhaps when videoconferencing becomes readily available, such real-time communication will become more useful for professional communication.
The PsychNet-UK site below will enable you to locate chats on mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, relationships, etc.. Note these are not oriented toward professionals.
Mental Health Chat Rooms
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