Digital disclosures: Exploring the role of online mental health services in supporting young people who disclose violence or maltreatment

Abstract

Background: Mental health practitioners can play a role in identifying and responding to young people at risk of harm and connecting them with appropriate supports. However, little is known about how clinicians providing mental health services through digital platforms support young people disclosing experiences of violence. Objective: This study sought to understand the perspectives of clinicians working within digital mental health services on supporting young people disclosing violence. Participants and setting: This study recruited 19 practitioners who were currently or had recently worked within The Digital Mental Health Programs of an Australia-wide mental health service, which provide..