Evaluation of a social media strategy to promote mental health literacy and help-seeking in youth

T Halsall, C Garinger, K Dixon… - Journal of consumer …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
T Halsall, C Garinger, K Dixon, T Forneris
Journal of consumer health on the internet, 2019Taylor & Francis
In Canada, it is estimated that 15-21% of youth have at least one diagnosable mental illness
and less than one third access the mental health services they need. Social media (SM) may
present a unique opportunity to promote mental health for young people. mindyourmind, a
web-facilitated program with a comprehensive SM presence, was designed to raise
awareness of mental health issues and improve access to services for youth dealing with
mental health concerns. This article presents an evaluation of their SM strategies with the …
Abstract
In Canada, it is estimated that 15-21% of youth have at least one diagnosable mental illness and less than one third access the mental health services they need. Social media (SM) may present a unique opportunity to promote mental health for young people. mindyourmind, a web-facilitated program with a comprehensive SM presence, was designed to raise awareness of mental health issues and improve access to services for youth dealing with mental health concerns. This article presents an evaluation of their SM strategies with the intent to better understand their influence on youth mental health literacy (MHL) and help-seeking behavior.
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