Cited by 33Digital Mental Health InterventionsMental Health Treatment and AccessImpact of Technology on Adolescents

The role of internet technology and social branding in improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people

Nicholas, Jonathan·2010·Perspectives in Public Health

Abstract

Aims: With large numbers of young people experiencing mental health difficulties but not seeking help, there is a need to develop not only innovative but also well-promoted strategies that are appealing to this population and reduce barriers to help seeking. Methods: Reach Out! (http://www.reachout.com.au) is presented as a case study, demonstrating an internet-based initiative that sucessfully incorporates technology and social branding to provide a service that promotes the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Australia aged 16 to 25. Results: With over seven million visits since its launch in 1998 and one in three young Australians aware of the website, Reach Out! is a trusted service that young people in Australia use when going through a tough time. Online user profiling suggests that after visiting Reach Out!, 38% of young people contact a mental health professional. The implications of these results will be discussed. Conclusions: Reach Out! can serve as a model for the social sector to utilize technology and social branding to enhance existing community-based services and promote the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

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Authors
Nicholas, J.
Affiliations
The Inspire Foundation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,
Corresponding author
Nicholas, Jonathan
Venue
Perspectives in Public Health
Published
2010-03
Volume
130
Issue
2
Pages
86-90
ISSN
  • 1757-9139 (ISSN-L)
  • 1757-9147
OpenAlex
W2089357083
Cited by
33
References
20
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 7 · 2012: 2
FWCI
6.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Perspectives in Public Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
youth mental health, mental health promotion, social branding, online services, help-seeking barriers, online mental health services, youth, community-based services, mental health service utilization
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Australia, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Male, Mental Health, Personal Satisfaction, Internet

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