A5113331892- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Orygen
2024-2025
The University of Melbourne
2023-2025
Mental Health Australia
2023
Background Young people are disproportionately impacted by self-harm and suicide, concerns exist regarding the role of social media exposure to unsafe content. Governments companies have taken various approaches address online safety for young when it comes suicide; however, little is known about whether key stakeholders believe current fit-for-purpose. Objective From perspective people, policy makers professionals who work within industry, this study aimed explore (1) perceived challenges...
Abstract Background Rates of self-harm and suicide are rising for young people globally many implicate social media in this problem. To address concern to increase the confidence adults communicate safely about with people, #chatsafe Guide Parents Carers was developed Australia. With significant uptake resource among Australian adults, aim current study update contextualise audiences 15 countries globally. improve relevance parents carers these countries, present sought understand concerns...
ObjectiveThis article provides researchers with an illustrative guide for a workshop model that facilitates evidence-informed policy. The Policy Lab supports collaboration between experts and policymakers; in the example provided, participants considered digital technologies near-term potential to improve youth mental health care.MethodThe uses structured activities explore policy question, before narrowing focus on answers. barriers, enablers, implementation mechanisms of policies are then...
Objective: In 2020, with the onset of COVID-19 pandemic and associated physical distancing restrictions, Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA™) face-to-face instruction was paused existing courses were rapidly redeveloped for online delivery. The new MHFA Blended Online course comprises a self-paced eLearning component 2 × 2.5-h synchronous video conferencing sessions led by an Instructor. This study uses qualitative approach to explore Instructors' experiences perspectives on pivoting training...
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common mental health problem, with 19% lifetime prevalence in Australian adolescents and 12% adults. Though rates of professional help-seeking for NSSI are low, disclosure to family friends more common, providing opportunities them encourage support. Mental Health First Aid® Australia’s Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury course provides evidence-based training the general public support person engaging NSSI. Methods: This...
Objective Gambling is increasingly identified as a public health concern it carries risk of harm for the person who gambles, friends and family, broader community. Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) Australia's Conversations About course an early intervention program that teaches members how to support someone experiencing from their gambling. Although improves participants mental literacy reduces stigma, its uptake has wavered compared other similar MHFA courses, prompting present study...
Young people are disproportionately impacted by self-harm and suicide, concerns exist regarding the role of social media exposure to unsafe content. Governments companies have taken various approaches address online safety for young when it comes however, little is known about whether key stakeholders believe current fit-for-purpose. The present study aimed explore perceived challenges views communicating on as well what more governments could be doing keep safe online. This qualitative...
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Young people may search for, or be exposed to, self-harm and suicide-related content on social media they sometimes use these platforms to communicate about their own experiences of suicide. Preliminary evidence demonstrates exposure online has both protective harmful effects. However, research in this area been hindered by the lack validated measures young people’s behaviour, confidence safety when communicating This study seeks address reporting development validation #chatsafe Online...
Background:Young people are disproportionately impacted by self-harm and suicide, concerns exist regarding the role of social media exposure to unsafe content. Governments companies have taken various approaches address online safety for young when it comes suicide; however, little is known about whether key stakeholders believe current fit-for-purpose.Objective:From perspective people, policy makers professionals who work within industry, this study aimed explore (1) perceived challenges...