Young People Talk About Digital Support for Mental Health: An Online Survey of 15-30-Year Olds in New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental distress is on the rise for young people, and there are high levels of unmet need for support. Increasingly, young people are engaging with online mechanisms of support to avoid cost and wait times; however, online support does have its limitations. We surveyed young people, 15-30 years of age, in Aotearoa New Zealand to explore their views of digital support for mental health. The aim of this study was to find out from young people what they thought about various types of online support and perceived benefits and drawbacks.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey promoted through social media advertising was used. Participants included anyone aged 15-30 years living in Aotearoa New Zealand. The survey ran for 10 weeks between February and May 2022. It incl

SUBMITTER: Garrett SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347751 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature