Perceived helpfulness of websites for mental health information. A nationasl survey of young Australians

Abstract

Background: Despite the high risk of developing a mental disorder during adolescence, many young people fail to receive appropriate treatment from mental health professionals. Recent studies have found certain mental health information websites have improved mental health literacy and reduced symptoms of depression. However, studies exploring young people's perceptions of such resources still remain scarce. The current paper compared young people's preference for a website with self-help books and two face-to-face services-counselling and mental health services. The factors associated with believing in the perceived helpfulness of each intervention were also explored. Method: A national tele..