Mental health of young people in the United States: what role can the internet play in reducing stigma and promoting help seeking?

Jane M Burns; Lauren A Durkin; Jonathan Nicholas

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.12.006

Mental health of young people in the United States: what role can the internet play in reducing stigma and promoting help seeking?

J Adolesc Health. 2009 Jul;45(1):95-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.12.006. Epub 2009 Feb 28.

Authors

Jane M Burns¹, Lauren A Durkin, Jonathan Nicholas

Affiliation

¹ The Inspire Foundation, ORYGEN Youth Health Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, Melbourne University, 35 Poplar Rd, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. jane@inspire.org.au

PMID: 19541256
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.12.006

Abstract

One third of young Americans experience mental health difficulties, often without seeking help. More than 90% use the Internet. Reach Out (www.reachout.com.au), an Australian Internet-based service, is discussed in relation to the role it could play in reducing stigma and increasing help seeking in young Americans aged 16-25 years.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Australia
Data Collection
Female
Humans
Internet*
Male
Mental Disorders / therapy*
Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
Stereotyping*
United States
Young Adult