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e-Mental Health and Cyberpsychology (1402) Quality/Credibility of eHealth Information and Trust Issues (489) Digital Health Reviews (1186) Information Seeking, Information Needs (424) Reviews in Digital Mental Health (227) Mental Health Issues in Adolescence (384)

Published on in Vol 21, No 11 (2019): November

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/13873, first published .
Young People’s Online Help-Seeking and Mental Health Difficulties: Systematic Narrative Review

Young People’s Online Help-Seeking and Mental Health Difficulties: Systematic Narrative Review

Young People’s Online Help-Seeking and Mental Health Difficulties: Systematic Narrative Review

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Claudette Pretorius1 Author Orcid Image ;   Derek Chambers2 Author Orcid Image ;   David Coyle1 Author Orcid Image
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  116. Egilsson E, Bjarnason R, Njardvik U. Usage and Daily Attrition of a Smartphone-Based Health Behavior Intervention: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2023;11:e45414 View
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  121. Thorn P, La Sala L, Hetrick S, Rice S, Lamblin M, Robinson J. Motivations and perceived harms and benefits of online communication about self-harm: An interview study with young people. DIGITAL HEALTH 2023;9:205520762311766 View
  122. Bian C, Chen S, Yan S, Zhao W, Wang R, Cheng Y, Zhang Y. Measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures of mental help-seeking attitude: a systematic review of psychometric properties. Frontiers in Psychiatry 2023;14 View
  123. Robinson N, Connolly J, Suddrey G, Kavanagh D. A Brief Wellbeing Training Session Delivered by a Humanoid Social Robot: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Social Robotics 2024;16(5):937 View
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  125. Gu Y, Kalibatseva Z, Song X, Prakash S. Development and pilot testing of an online training program for better use of internet to learn about depression and anxiety (BUILDA). Journal of Education and Health Promotion 2023;12(1):363 View
  126. Huffman L, Lawrence-Sidebottom D, Huberty J, Guerra R, Roots M, Roots K, Parikh A. Sleep problems and parental stress among caregivers of children and adolescents enrolled in a digital mental health intervention. Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2023;2 View
  127. Efe Z, Baldofski S, Eckert M, Guenthner L, Saee S, Thomas J, Wundrack R, Kohls E, Rummel-Kluge C. Who are frequent chatters? Characterization of frequent users in a 24/7 messenger-based psychological chat counseling service for children and adolescents. Internet Interventions 2023;33:100638 View
  128. Chang F, Chang C, Tao C. Adolescent pursuit of health information online during the COVID-19 pandemic: The roles played by eHealth literacy and psychological distress. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health 2023;10 View
  129. Szkody E, Chang Y, Schleider J. Serving the Underserved? Uptake, Effectiveness, and Acceptability of Digital SSIs for Rural American Adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 2023:1 View
  130. Wright C, Wilson S, Hammer J, Hargis L, Miller M, Usher E. Mental health in undergraduate engineering students: Identifying facilitators and barriers to seeking help. Journal of Engineering Education 2023;112(4):963 View
  131. Ahn J, Lee K. Experiences of peer support activities and the need for a metaverse-based program in young women with breast cancer: A qualitative study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing 2023;10(7):100253 View
  132. Sande M, Dekleva B, Razpotnik Š, Tadič D, Klemenčič Rozman M, Rapuš Pavel J. Online interventions and virtual day centres for young people who use drugs: potential for harm reduction?. Harm Reduction Journal 2023;20(1) View
  133. Goodman K, Kamke K, Mullin T. Online Help-Seeking Among Youth Victims of Sexual Violence Before and During COVID-19 (2016-2021): Analysis of Hotline Use Trends. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 2023;9:e44760 View
  134. Lloyd K, Schubotz D, Roche R, Manzi J, McKnight M. A Mental Health Pandemic? Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Young People’s Mental Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023;20(16):6550 View
  135. Perich T, Andriessen K. Factors associated with perceived helpfulness and use of mental health websites by Australian young adults with a family history of mental illness. International Journal of Psychology 2024;59(1):208 View
  136. Suen Y, Leung C, Wan Y, Chan K, Wong M, Hui C, Chan K, Lee E, Chen E. Evaluation of a Low-Intensity Online Intervention (LiON) for Reducing Distress and Mental Health Symptoms in Young People. Journal of Adolescent Health 2024;74(1):89 View
  137. Ngũnjiri A, Memiah P, Kimathi R, Wagner F, Ikahu A, Omanga E, Kweyu E, Ngunu C, Otiso L. Utilizing User Preferences in Designing the AGILE (Accelerating Access to Gender-Based Violence Information and Services Leveraging on Technology Enhanced) Chatbot. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023;20(21):7018 View
  138. Larsson L, Chikwari C, McHugh G, Koris A, Bandason T, Dauya E, Mapani L, Abrahams M, Shankland L, Simms V, Tembo M, Mavodza C, Kranzer K, Ferrand R. Feasibility and Usability of Mobile Technology to Assist HIV Self-Testing in Youth in Zimbabwe: A Mixed-Methods Study. Journal of Adolescent Health 2023;73(3):553 View
  139. Stas P, De Jaegere E, van Heeringen K, Ballon A, Portzky G. Evaluation of an online suicide prevention campaign targeting men. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 2023 View
  140. Zhao X, Schueller S, Kim J, Stadnick N, Eikey E, Schneider M, Zheng K, Mukamel D, Sorkin D. Real-World Adoption of Mental Health Support Among Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the California Health Interview Survey. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2023 View
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  142. Lee J, Kim J. Scholarship Recipients: A Focus on University Scholarship Recipients Supported by the S Foundation. Journal of Lifelong Learning Society 2023;19(4):1 View
  143. Elzamzamy K, Owaisi R, Elayan H, Elsaid T. Muslim experiences and Islamic perspectives on suicide: a qualitative analysis of fatwa inquiries. International Review of Psychiatry 2023:1 View
  144. McKinley C, Luo Y, Brennan J. Linking Health Consciousness and Social Media Information Seeking to College Students COVID-19 Prevention Behavior: Examining a Modified IMBP Model. Western Journal of Communication 2023:1 View
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  147. Dergaa I, Fekih-Romdhane F, Hallit S, Loch A, Glenn J, Fessi M, Ben Aissa M, Souissi N, Guelmami N, Swed S, El Omri A, Bragazzi N, Ben Saad H. ChatGPT is not ready yet for use in providing mental health assessment and interventions. Frontiers in Psychiatry 2024;14 View
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  149. Cho S, Bastien L, Petrovic J, Böke B, Heath N. The Role of Mental Health Stigma in University Students’ Satisfaction With Web-Based Stress Management Resources: Intervention Study. JMIR Formative Research 2024;8:e50018 View
  150. Hayes B. Exploring university students’ online self-presentation techniques and self-disclosure behaviors as predictors of staff response. Journal of Digital Educational Technology 2024;4(1):ep2405 View
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  152. Fischer-Grote L, Fössing V, Aigner M, Fehrmann E, Boeckle M. Effectiveness of Online and Remote Interventions for Mental Health in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Mental Health 2024;11:e46637 View
  153. Pohl M, Elliott S, Sidhu H, Lappin S, Liu R, Scott S, Newton A, Hartling L. Understanding How Youth Search for Mental Health Information Online: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Journal of Health Communication 2024;29(3):211 View
  154. Emezue C, Karnik N, Sabri B, Anakwe A, Bishop-Royse J, Dan-Irabor D, Froilan A, Dunlap A, Li Q, Julion W. Mental Telehealth Utilization Patterns Among High School Students from Racial and Ethnic Minority Backgrounds Affected by Violence and Substance Use. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 2024 View
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  156. Birnbaum M, Garrett C, Baumel A, Germano N, Sosa D, Ngo H, John M, Dixon L, Kane J. Examining the Effectiveness of a Digital Media Campaign at Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis in New York State: Results From a Stepped-wedge Randomized Controlled Trial. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2024;50(3):705 View
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Books/Policy Documents

  1. Pesonen J. Learning and Collaboration Technologies: Games and Virtual Environments for Learning. View
  2. Grant A. The Role of Student Services in Higher Education. View
  3. Lira D, Martínez V. Prevention and Early Treatment of Depression Through the Life Course. View
  4. Areán P, Allred R. Digital Therapeutics for Mental Health and Addiction. View
  5. Achrekar G, Batra K. Effective Use of Social Media in Public Health. View
  6. Rickwood D. Handbook of Children and Youth Studies. View
  7. Bajwa R. Social Psychology Theories and Methods in Education. View
  8. de Almeida R. Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice. View
  9. . Developing Multicultural Leadership Using Knowledge Dynamics and Cultural Intelligence. View