Predictors of digital technology-based mental health programs in young adults for mental health support

Dados Bibliográficos

ID22945166
AutoresTania Perich (0000-0003-2843-8939, Western Sydney University, autor correspondente), Karl Andriessen (0000-0002-3107-1114, Centre for Mental Health, School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne , Australia)
Ano2023
Volume38
Fascículo3
Data de publicação2023-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Promotion International (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245
EditoraOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/heapro/daad024
PMID37133880
OpenAlexW4367834148
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas21

Technology-based platforms are widely used to deliver mental health support. The aim of this study was to explore factors associated with the use of technology-based mental health platforms by students who may be vulnerable to develop a mental health condition in an Australian psychology student sample. Participants were 1146 students (18–30 years) at an Australian university who completed a survey regarding their current mental health symptoms and lifetime use of technology-based platforms. The student’s country of birth, having a previous mental health diagnosis, having a family member with a mental illness and greater stress scores predicted any type of online/technology-use. Greater symptoms correlated with lower helpfulness of online mental health programs and websites. Apps were perceived as more helpful by those with a mental illness history and associated with higher stress scores. The use of any type of technology-based platform was high in the sample overall. Further research may clarify why mental health programs are less popular, and how these platforms may be utilised to support mental health outcomes.

Helpfulness · Mental health · Mental illness · Psychiatry · Sample (material) · Clinical Psychology · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Social Psychology