Co-Creation and Validation of a Social Media Resource for Mental Health Literacy Among Spanish Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aims to design (co-create) and validate a social media resource for mental health literacy (MHL) based on the interests of adolescents.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted between November 2023 and July 2024. The sample comprised 30 third- and fourth-year secondary school students and 10 teachers from three schools in Barcelona, along with 15 health professionals and 7 communication professionals. Co-creation data were collected through student focus groups, and the resource was validated via an online survey completed by the teachers and health and communication professionals. The findings are reported following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist.

Results

As part of the resource co-

SUBMITTER: Casanas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539285 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature