Digital mental health interventions for adolescents
Maiyo, Brenda (2023)
Maiyo, Brenda
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023122939194
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023122939194
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It is important to develop proper digital mental health interventions that can curb the raging mental health issues among adolescents. The rise in the use of digital technology in the health sector has provided faster and more convenient ways of reaching the patient, especially concerning mental health matters. The study aims to describe how digital technologies can promote adolescent mental health. It aims to clarify the use of digital technologies to provide practical solutions to nursing mental health care. The focus is to review the existing literature on digital mental health interventions for adolescents. With young people being exposed to various digital platforms, it is effective to find ways to get access to mental health care through digital means. The paper also aims to discuss how digital inventions have been used and how effective they have been in promoting mental health among adolescents. In such consideration, evaluating the potential changes that can be inspired by the growth of mental health interventions through the involvement of digital platforms is immense. The harnessing of such digital strengths, such as social media and other e-health options, can bring about particular changes within the scope of digital mental health that can be useful.
The thesis was conducted with a literature review approach. The databases chosen included SAGE and PubMed. In the end, five articles from the past ten years were selected according to purposeful sampling. Data was analyzed with a thematic analysis method and findings are presented as narrative summary.
The research found that digital interventions for adolescents were utilized through various platforms, leveraging interactive tools such as mobile applications and online forums. The effectiveness of these interventions was notably dependent on internet access, with four specific interventions identified as particularly successful in delivering mental health support. The positive impact was facilitated by caregivers and peers creating engaging and mentally healthy content, fostering a supportive environment for adolescents to share and benefit from digital mental health interventions.
The thesis was conducted with a literature review approach. The databases chosen included SAGE and PubMed. In the end, five articles from the past ten years were selected according to purposeful sampling. Data was analyzed with a thematic analysis method and findings are presented as narrative summary.
The research found that digital interventions for adolescents were utilized through various platforms, leveraging interactive tools such as mobile applications and online forums. The effectiveness of these interventions was notably dependent on internet access, with four specific interventions identified as particularly successful in delivering mental health support. The positive impact was facilitated by caregivers and peers creating engaging and mentally healthy content, fostering a supportive environment for adolescents to share and benefit from digital mental health interventions.