Engagement, Use, and Impact of Digital Mental Health Resources for Diverse Populations in COVID-19: Community-Partnered Evaluation.
Kenneth B WellsApril Denise ThamesAlexander S YoungLily ZhangMarySue V HeilemannDaniela Flores RomeroAdrian OlivaFelica JonesLingqi TangMelissa BrymerThomas ElliottArmen C Areviannull nullPublished in: JMIR formative research (2022)
Ethnicity/language and COVID-19-related behavior changes were associated with website engagement; engagement and use predicted reduced follow-up depression and behavioral hotline use. Findings are based on participants recommended by community agencies with moderate follow-up rates; however, significance was similar when weighting for nonresponse. This study may inform research and policy on digital mental health prevention resources.