Crossing the digital divide: A content analysis of mainstream Australian mental health websites for languages other than English.

ABSTRACT: Growth in e-mental health services in the past decade has been significant, corresponding with rising rates of mental health concerns and amplified by social isolation strategies imposed by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Governments, mental health services and practitioners have identified this as a significant area for investment and highlight its capacity for widespread reach, prevention and early intervention. At a time of growth and investment, it is critical to evaluate the extent to which online mental health platforms are effective in reaching the diverse populations they aim to serve. The current study used content analysis to evaluate 33 Australian mental health websites receiving government funding for the availability of translated materials and resources for culturally and lingu

SUBMITTER: Murray KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084177 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature