Technology use and attitudes towards digital mental health in people with severe mental health problems: a survey study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Digital mental health is a promising solution to support people with severe mental health problems (SMI) in China. However, little is known about the ownership rate of digital technologies and attitudes towards utilising digital health technologies (DHTs) among people with SMI in the Chinese context. The aims of this study were to understand: (i) digital technology ownership and usage rate of people with SMI in China; (ii) attitudes toward DHTs in mental health services; and (iii) how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced views on digital mental health.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was given to outpatients with SMI using the REDCap platform. To capture a diverse sample of people with SMI, the survey was distributed across psychiatric hospitals, general hospit

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10702738 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature