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View article: Understanding Medical Students’ Decision Making in Relation to Seeking Help for Mental Health Problems
Understanding Medical Students’ Decision Making in Relation to Seeking Help for Mental Health Problems Open
Objective This qualitative study explored medical students’ decision making in relation to seeking help for mental health problems. Methods Fourteen medical students participated in a set of three semi-structured interviews. Interviews exp…
View article: Engaging Young People With Mental Health Needs and Exploring Outputs From a Resource Development Project: Qualitative Interview Study
Engaging Young People With Mental Health Needs and Exploring Outputs From a Resource Development Project: Qualitative Interview Study Open
Background Recommendations from professional bodies, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists, advise mental health practitioners to discuss problematic online use with children and young people. However, barriers such as knowledge gap…
View article: How can we connect with young people? A commentary and recommendations for co-production within qualitative youth mental health research
How can we connect with young people? A commentary and recommendations for co-production within qualitative youth mental health research Open
Young people (YP) have long been underserved in mental health research. Co-production is part of a significant shift in youth mental health research from tokenistic involvement practices towards more genuine, meaningful collaboration with …
View article: The challenges of eating out for young people with eating disorders: a thematic analysis of the perspectives of young people, parents and carers, and clinicians
The challenges of eating out for young people with eating disorders: a thematic analysis of the perspectives of young people, parents and carers, and clinicians Open
Background Social eating is a key aspect of recovery for many individuals with an Eating Disorder (ED). To develop effective interventions to support recovery of social eating we need to understand the challenges that people with ED face w…
View article: The Acceptability of AI-Driven Resource Signposting to Young People Using a Mental Health Peer Support App
The Acceptability of AI-Driven Resource Signposting to Young People Using a Mental Health Peer Support App Open
View article: Exploring Mental Health Content Moderation and Well-Being Tools on Social Media Platforms: Walkthrough Analysis
Exploring Mental Health Content Moderation and Well-Being Tools on Social Media Platforms: Walkthrough Analysis Open
Background Social networking site (SNS) users may experience mental health difficulties themselves or engage with mental health–related content on these platforms. While SNSs use moderation systems and user tools to limit harmful content a…
View article: Young people’s attitudes towards online self-help single-session interventions: findings from a co-produced qualitative study
Young people’s attitudes towards online self-help single-session interventions: findings from a co-produced qualitative study Open
Background Many young people experience at least subthreshold depression symptoms which impact their functioning. Yet, access to evidence-based help is limited, with barriers such as service thresholds, stigma, and lack of knowledge about …
View article: The Effectiveness of Social Media Campaigns in Improving Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mental Health and Help-Seeking in High-Income Countries: Scoping Review
The Effectiveness of Social Media Campaigns in Improving Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mental Health and Help-Seeking in High-Income Countries: Scoping Review Open
Background The prevalence of mental health problems is increasing, particularly among young people, making the prevention of mental health problems and improvements in care a public health priority. Social media, with its wide reach and lo…
View article: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Youth Mental Health Care: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Youth Mental Health Care: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions Open
Purpose Youth mental health challenges are on the rise. Despite significant efforts to expand access, traditional approaches are unable to keep pace with the growing demand. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising sol…
View article: Engaging Young People with Experience of Mental Health Needs: Reflections from Young People and Outputs from a Resource Development Project
Engaging Young People with Experience of Mental Health Needs: Reflections from Young People and Outputs from a Resource Development Project Open
Recommendations advise mental health practitioners to discuss problematic online use with children and young people. However, barriers such as knowledge gaps and low confidence in initiating discussions often prevent these conversations fr…
View article: Reflective journaling on suicide and self-harm related online use: An intervention approach for reducing online harm and mental health impact
Reflective journaling on suicide and self-harm related online use: An intervention approach for reducing online harm and mental health impact Open
View article: Experiences of Moderation, Moderators, and Moderating by Online Users Who Engage with Self-Harm and Suicide Content
Experiences of Moderation, Moderators, and Moderating by Online Users Who Engage with Self-Harm and Suicide Content Open
Despite the growing role of content moderation online, particularly in mental health spaces, there is limited research into the effectiveness of platform practices and a lack of user-driven evidence for regulatory guidance. This study aime…
View article: Perinatal emotional skills groups for women and birthing people with borderline personality disorder: outcomes from a feasibility randomised controlled trial
Perinatal emotional skills groups for women and birthing people with borderline personality disorder: outcomes from a feasibility randomised controlled trial Open
Background There is no clear evidence about how to support people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) during the perinatal period. Perinatal emotional skills groups (ESGs) may be helpful, but their efficacy has not been tested. Aims…
View article: Realising the potential of participatory research in youth mental health: Time to go back to basics
Realising the potential of participatory research in youth mental health: Time to go back to basics Open
The importance of embedding participatory methods within youth mental health research is well accepted and often a funding prerequisite. However, we argue that there is a need to revisit the core values of the approach in order to ensure t…
View article: The Effectiveness of Social Media Campaigns in Improving Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mental Health and Help-Seeking in High-Income Countries: Scoping Review (Preprint)
The Effectiveness of Social Media Campaigns in Improving Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mental Health and Help-Seeking in High-Income Countries: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The prevalence of mental health problems is increasing, particularly among young people, making the prevention of mental health problems and improvements in care a public health priority. Social media, with its wide reach and l…
View article: What do they look for and what do they find? A coproduced qualitative study on young people's experiences of searching for mental health information online
What do they look for and what do they find? A coproduced qualitative study on young people's experiences of searching for mental health information online Open
Background Many young people (YP) struggle with their mental health and look online for help. To capitalise on their digital presence, we need to better understand how and where they seek information online and what they think of what they…
View article: Mental Health Practitioners’ Training Needs and Preferences for Addressing Online Use with Children and Young People
Mental Health Practitioners’ Training Needs and Preferences for Addressing Online Use with Children and Young People Open
View article: Changing Medical Student Perceptions of Mental Illness Through a Psychiatry Clinical Clerkship: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study
Changing Medical Student Perceptions of Mental Illness Through a Psychiatry Clinical Clerkship: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study Open
View article: Adults’ experiences of using journalling to reflect on suicide and self-harm related online use: indications of a potential area for intervention development to reduce online harm
Adults’ experiences of using journalling to reflect on suicide and self-harm related online use: indications of a potential area for intervention development to reduce online harm Open
Purpose: It is well-established that self-harm and suicide-related online use can bring harms and benefits for users. Research suggests a need to upskill users and improve metacognition around online engagement to manage these conflicting …
View article: Young adults’ experiences of using a young person’s mental health peer support app: A qualitative interview study
Young adults’ experiences of using a young person’s mental health peer support app: A qualitative interview study Open
Evidence suggests that digital peer support can be valuable for individuals struggling with their wellbeing, particularly those who do not feel able to or do not want to engage with other services. The current study explores the experience…
View article: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Parents Caring for Children with Disabilities and Long-Term Illnesses
Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Parents Caring for Children with Disabilities and Long-Term Illnesses Open
Parent carers contemplate suicide at levels that exceed those of other family carers and the general public. There is an urgent need, in policy and practice, to recognize parent carers as a priority group for prevention and intervention.
View article: Designing a Virtual Reality Café to Treat Eating Disorders: A Thematic Analysis of Stakeholder Viewpoints
Designing a Virtual Reality Café to Treat Eating Disorders: A Thematic Analysis of Stakeholder Viewpoints Open
Aims Eating disorders (ED) have significant physical and psychosocial impacts, and the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric illness. About a third of patients with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa do not recover and develop persis…
View article: Exploring How Virtual Reality Could Be Used to Treat Eating Disorders: Qualitative Study of People With Eating Disorders and Clinicians Who Treat Them
Exploring How Virtual Reality Could Be Used to Treat Eating Disorders: Qualitative Study of People With Eating Disorders and Clinicians Who Treat Them Open
Background Immersive virtual reality (VR) interventions are being developed and trialed for use in the treatment of eating disorders. However, little work has explored the opinions of people with eating disorders, or the clinicians who tre…
View article: Experiences of moderation, moderators, and moderating by online users who engage with self-harm and suicide content
Experiences of moderation, moderators, and moderating by online users who engage with self-harm and suicide content Open
Online mental health spaces require effective content moderation for safety. Whilst policies acknowledge the need for proactive practices and moderator support, expectations and experiences of internet users engaging with self-harm and sui…
View article: The Journey of Engaging With Web-Based Self-Harm and Suicide Content: Longitudinal Qualitative Study
The Journey of Engaging With Web-Based Self-Harm and Suicide Content: Longitudinal Qualitative Study Open
Background Self-harm and suicide are major public health concerns worldwide, with attention focused on the web environment as a helpful or harmful influence. Longitudinal research on self-harm and suicide–related internet use is limited, h…
View article: Qualitative study of the impact on recovery of peer relationships between female inpatients during treatment for anorexia nervosa in the United Kingdom
Qualitative study of the impact on recovery of peer relationships between female inpatients during treatment for anorexia nervosa in the United Kingdom Open
Objective Admissions to hospitals for people with anorexia nervosa (AN) often last over 2 months, during which significant time is often spent with other patients, but there is little qualitative research on the impact on recovery of the i…
View article: Development of a Brief Intervention for Emergency Department Attendees Presenting With Self-Harm and Co-Occurring Substance Use Problems
Development of a Brief Intervention for Emergency Department Attendees Presenting With Self-Harm and Co-Occurring Substance Use Problems Open
Background: People who present to the emergency department with self-harm and co-occurring substance use problems often have difficulty accessing effective care. Aims: To develop a brief psychosocial intervention for this population, which…
View article: “Pouring their heart out in Sainsbury’s”: qualitative study of young people’s, parents’ and mental health practitioners’ experiences of adapting to remote online mental health appointments during COVID-19
“Pouring their heart out in Sainsbury’s”: qualitative study of young people’s, parents’ and mental health practitioners’ experiences of adapting to remote online mental health appointments during COVID-19 Open
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, technologies such as videoconferencing were used to deliver mental health appointments remotely online. For many people, this was a change from previous methods of mental healthcare receipt and deli…
View article: Developing Suicide Prevention Tools in the Context of Digital Peer Support: Qualitative Analysis of a Workshop With Multidisciplinary Stakeholders
Developing Suicide Prevention Tools in the Context of Digital Peer Support: Qualitative Analysis of a Workshop With Multidisciplinary Stakeholders Open
Background Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years worldwide and suicide rates are increasing. Suicide prevention strategies can be effective but young people face barriers to accessing them. Provid…
View article: “Pouring their heart out in Sainsbury’s”: qualitative study of young people’s, parents’ and mental health practitioners’ experiences of adapting to remote online mental health appointments during Covid-19
“Pouring their heart out in Sainsbury’s”: qualitative study of young people’s, parents’ and mental health practitioners’ experiences of adapting to remote online mental health appointments during Covid-19 Open
Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, technologies such as videoconferencing were used to deliver mental health appointments remotely online. For many people, this was a change from previous methods of mental healthcare receipt and deli…