Leveraging social media to explore the barriers to treatment among individuals with depressive symptoms.

Hannah S SzlykJohn DengChristine XuMelissa J KraussPatricia A Cavazos-Rehg

Published in: Depression and anxiety (2020)

This study demonstrates several barriers to treatment that occur for individuals struggling with depression, and that online platforms are effective mediums to recruit individuals with depression symptoms who seek mental health support.

Keyphrases

social media
depressive symptoms
mental health
sleep quality
health information
social support
combination therapy
physical activity