Barriers and Facilitators of Digital Mental Health Use in Regional, Rural, and Remote Australia: A Comparison of Clinician and Consumer Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Consumers living in regional, rural, and remote areas of Australia face significant barriers to accessing mental healthcare. Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are a promising avenue to improve access to mental health treatment in these areas, but uptake has yet to reach its full potential.

Objective

This study evaluated the perceived barriers and facilitators of engagement with DMHIs for clinicians and consumers in regional, rural, and remote Australia.

Methods, design, and participants

We surveyed consumers (n = 896) and clinicians (n = 104) using cross-sectional surveys to examine perceived barriers and facilitators of DMHI use.

Setting

This study was conducted within the context of an established digital mental health service, THIS WAY

SUBMITTER: Le JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934835 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature