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Online Mental Health Animations for Young People: Qualitative Empirical Thematic Analysis and Knowledge Transfer.

Helen CoughlanDavid QuinKevin O'BrienColm HealyJack DeaconNaoise KavanaghNiamh HumphriesMary C ClarkeMary Cannon
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)
This project demonstrates that online animations provide an accessible means of translating empirical research findings into meaningful public health outputs. They offer a cost-effective way to provide targeted online information about mental health, coping, and help-seeking to young people. Cross-sectoral collaboration is required to leverage the knowledge and expertise required to maximize the quality and potential reach of any knowledge transfer activities. A high level of engagement is possible by targeting non-help-seeking young people on their native social media platforms. Paid promotion is, therefore, an important consideration when budgeting for online knowledge translation and dissemination activities in health research.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • mental health
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental illness
  • depressive symptoms
  • cancer therapy