Prevention Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 24(2), P. 353 - 364
Published: Oct. 1, 2022
Language: Английский
Nature Human Behaviour, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 5(5), P. 631 - 652
Published: April 19, 2021
Language: Английский
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BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. e087342 - e087342
Published: March 1, 2025
Background Long wait times impede timely access to mental health treatment for anxiety and depression adolescents. However, there is limited quantitative research on current the of adolescents in Australia impact adolescent help-seekers. Aims This study examined adolescents’ experiences Australia, including providers they were waiting access, self-reported duration perceived acceptability times, association between these psychological distress support coping behaviours used by during this time. Method From April June 2022, 375 aged 13–17 years who living currently waiting, or had previously waited past 12 months, completed a cross-sectional online survey. Results Most initiated care with psychologists psychiatrists, mean 100.1 days (SD: 77.25) 127.5 78.80), respectively. The time across all was 99.6 80.44). participants (85.2%) felt their ‘too long’. Longer associated increased distress, many that worsened did not receive any from healthcare engaged maladaptive risky while waiting. attendance remained high. Conclusions Adolescents face lengthy when accessing treatment, may exacerbate coping.
Language: Английский
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Children and Youth Services Review, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 127, P. 106073 - 106073
Published: May 19, 2021
Language: Английский
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Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 27(10), P. 638 - 666
Published: Nov. 2, 2021
This systematic review aims to examine the effectiveness of online mental health interventions for youth.We searched seven electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web Science and SCOPUS) past 10 years identify randomized controlled trials which have evaluated use telehealth young people with problems. The included studies were assessed quality risk bias.Forty-five (n = 13,291 participants) eligible this review. Most (35 trials) web-based self-help platforms deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (14 trials), mindfulness (four acceptance commitment (five positive psychology (two trials). Mobile/computer applications used coping strategies training Web-based synchronous chat (one trial) was assist communication between counsellors participants. Three artificial intelligence-based conversational agents problem-solving-strategy trial). Eighty-two percent 37) identified participants as student population (i.e. university students, high school students). Sixty-four 29) found be effective in managing depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia improving life when compared control conditions.Online diverse conditions among youth. Online most frequently modality chatbots are merging potential solutions. Future research is warranted investigate solutions improve retention rate satisfaction population.
Language: Английский
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Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 60, P. 102656 - 102656
Published: April 16, 2021
Language: Английский
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Journal of Youth and Adolescence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52(4), P. 754 - 779
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
Abstract The availability of digital tools aiming to promote adolescent mental health is rapidly increasing. However, the field lacks an up-to-date and focused review current evidence. This study thus looked into characteristics efficacy digital, evidence-based programs for youth (11–18 years). selection procedure followed Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Review Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines resulted in 27 eligible studies. high heterogeneity results calls careful interpretation. Nevertheless, small, but promising, effects were found with respect promoting well-being, relieving anxiety, enhancing protective factors. Some important factors influencing overall include given setting, level guidance support, adherence intervention.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 164, P. 171 - 183
Published: June 16, 2023
Language: Английский
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Oxford Open Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Digital mental health (DMH) interventions leveraging digital technologies, such as mobile applications, web-based platforms, artificial intelligence and wearable devices, have emerged a promising avenue for addressing the needs of young people. This scoping review examines landscape primary secondary preventive DMH people aged 10-24 years. Six electronic databases were searched, leading to final incorporation 81 studies published between 2010 2022. Each these corresponds unique intervention. Our findings reveal that research activity in area promotive started gaining ground from 2019 onwards, with majority conducted Australia USA. 70% total targeted prevention conditions. Randomized controlled trials predominant study methodology, while well-being, depressive disorders, anxiety life skills disorders specifically associated stress most or well-being Finally, applications web interfaces studied form interventions. Most integrated advanced AI/ML algorithms serve purpose personalization real-time monitoring. However, there is marked need more emphasis on and, especially, measures, well active inclusion low- middle-income countries future research.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 61(8), P. 837 - 841
Published: July 24, 2020
The rapid expansion of access to, and engagement with, the Internet digital technology over past 15 or so years has transformed social, educational therapeutic space occupied by children young people in contemporary society remarkable ways. First, it created previously unimaginable opportunities for learning development personal exploration growth. Second, seems that very same qualities characteristics make these positive contributions possible, such as its immediacy, portability, intimacy, unconstrained reach lack supervision regulation content, opened up to a range serious intellectual mental health risks. Finally, above 'effects', is increasingly successfully being harnessed identification treatment problems. Accordingly, not much double‐, triple‐edged sword, with regard children’s health.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 24(11), P. e40347 - e40347
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Background Smartphone apps have the potential to address some of current issues facing service provision for young people’s mental health by improving scalability evidence-based interventions. However, very few been successfully implemented, and consensus on implementation measurement is lacking. Objective This review aims determine proportion well-being that adopted sustained in real-world settings. A secondary aim establish if key determinants such as coproduction, acceptability, feasibility, appropriateness, engagement contribute toward successful longevity. Methods Following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses) guidelines, an electronic search 5 databases 2021 yielded 18,660 results. After full-text screening, 34 articles met full eligibility criteria, providing data 29 smartphone studied with individuals aged 15 25 years. Results Of studies, only 10 (29%) studies were identified evaluating effectiveness 8 existing, commercially available apps, remaining 24 (71%) reported development evaluation 21 newly developed which 43% (9/21) available, or otherwise (eg, services), at time enquiry. Most addressed components including adoption, engagement. Factors high cost, funding constraints, lengthy research processes impeded implementation. Conclusions Without addressing common drivers, there considerable redundancy translation mobile findings into practice. Studies should embed strategies from outset planned research, build collaborations partners already working field (academic commercial) capitalize existing interventions platforms, modify evaluate them local contexts target problems populations. Trial Registration PROSPERO CRD42021224365; https://tinyurl.com/4umpn85f
Language: Английский
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