scholarly journals "I Could Be on Facebook by Now": Insights from Canadian Youth on Online Mental Health Information Resources / « Je pourrais déjà être sur Facebook »: points de vue de la jeunesse canadienne sur les sources d'information en ligne concernant la santé mentale

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane M. Rasmussen-Pennington ◽  
Gemma Richardson ◽  
Christine Garinger ◽  
Maria Luisa Contursi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Santé Mentale ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Mental Health Information ◽  
Canadian Youth ◽  
Health Information Resources ◽  
Sante Mentale

scholarly journals Online Mental Health Information Behaviours of Emerging Adults: A Web Usability and User Experience Study

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Rasmussen Neal ◽  
Cameron Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Health Information ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Santé Mentale ◽  
Web Usability ◽  
Mental Health Information ◽  
Sante Mentale

This research utilizes Web usability and user experience studies to determine how a small sample of university students ages 18-25 look for and access mental health information online, and how they would like to see the presentation of online mental health information improved.Cette recherche se base sur des études sur la convivialité Web et l’expérience de l’utilisateur pour déterminer comment un petit échantillon d’étudiants universitaires de 18 à 25 ans recherchent et utilisent de l’information sur la santé mentale en ligne, et comment ils aimeraient en améliorer la présentation. 

scholarly journals Mental Health, Information and Being Connected: Qualitative Experiences of Social Media Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic from a Trans-National Sample

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 735
Author(s):  
Schoultz Mariyana ◽  
Leung Janni ◽  
Bonsaksen Tore ◽  
Ruffolo Mary ◽  
Thygesen Hilde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
National Study ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Information ◽  
The Uk

Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the strict national policies regarding social distancing behavior in Europe, America and Australia, people became reliant on social media as a means for gathering information and as a tool for staying connected to family, friends and work. This is the first trans-national study exploring the qualitative experiences and challenges of using social media while in lockdown or shelter-in-place during the current pandemic. Methods: This study was part of a wider cross-sectional online survey conducted in Norway, the UK, USA and Australia during April/May 2020. The manuscript reports on the qualitative free-text component of the study asking about the challenges of social media users during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, USA and Australia. A total of 1991 responses were included in the analysis. Thematic analysis was conducted independently by two researchers. Results: Three overarching themes identified were: Emotional/Mental Health, Information and Being Connected. Participants experienced that using social media during the pandemic amplified anxiety, depression, fear, panic, anger, frustration and loneliness. They felt that there was information overload and social media was full of misleading or polarized opinions which were difficult to switch off. Nonetheless, participants also thought that there was an urge for connection and learning, which was positive and stressful at the same time. Conclusion: Using social media while in a shelter-in-place or lockdown could have a negative impact on the emotional and mental health of some of the population. To support policy and practice in strengthening mental health care in the community, social media could be used to deliver practical advice on coping and stress management. Communication with the public should be strengthened by unambiguous and clear messages and clear communication pathways. We should be looking at alternative ways of staying connected.

HIPAA Hoopla: Privacy and Security of Identifiable Health Information

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 336-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Dewey Bergren
Keyword(s):  
School Districts ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Family Health ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Privacy Act ◽  
The Family ◽  
Health Information Resources

The privacy and security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are changing the standards for how identifiable health information is handled. This article explains HIPAA and how it interacts with the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act. The advent of HIPAA and the attention given to privacy and security of identifiable health information provides the opportunity for school nurses, school districts, and administrators to revisit and update how they handle student health information. Resources to assist in establishing policies, procedures, and practices that protect student and family health information are identified.

A Model for the National Mental Health Information Network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Rabiei ◽  
Farkhonde Aasdi ◽  
Hamid Moghaddasi ◽  
Mahdie Shojaei Baghini
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Information Network ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Mental Health Information ◽  
Architectural Model ◽  
National Mental Health ◽  
Data Elements

Aim: Accurate information can be accessed in a timely manner through the Integrated Mental Health Information Network (MHIN). As Iran has no MHIN, this study was undertaken to propose an architectural model.  Method: This research is a sequential mixed method. The organizational structure and database structure of the MHIN was identified, and the architectural model of the NMHIN was presented in two main phases. In the first phase, a quantitative study was conducted in a scoping review with an extensive review of the background, documents, information, and available resources about the mental health information network. In the second phase, to validate the proposed architecture, the Delphi technique was implemented. Questionnaires were distributed and collected both in person and by e-mail, and finally, the data were analyzed using SPSS-19. Results: The model of national MHIN was provided in five dimensions: MH entities, organizational ownership of databases, data elements of each database, linkage among databases, and exchangeable data elements among the databases. Conclusion: This model can be applied as a suitable platform to effectively and efficiently store and use mental health information. So, the available information can be used for providing mental health services more comfortably and appropriately. The results showed that connecting mental health entities can create a flow of information, coordinate MHIN activities, and improve performance, efficiency, and quality of mental health.

Barriers, Enablers, and Consumer Design Ideas for Health Literacy Responsive Hospital Waiting Areas: A Framework Method Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 193758672110329
Author(s):  
Cassie E. McDonald ◽  
Louisa J. Remedios ◽  
Kate L. Cameron ◽  
Catherine M. Said ◽  
Catherine L. Granger
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Outpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
Health Information Resources ◽  
Design Ideas

Aim: The study aim was to (1) investigate the barriers and enablers experienced by consumers to accessing and engaging with health tools in hospital waiting areas and (2) evaluate consumers’ ideas for designing a health literacy responsive waiting area. Background: Health information, resources, and supports (“health tools”) in waiting areas should be responsive to the health literacy needs of consumers. However, consumers’ experiences of using health tools and their ideas for improving them are not known. Methods: Multicenter study was set in hospital waiting areas of outpatient rehabilitation services. Semistructured in-person interviews were conducted with 33 adult consumers attending appointments for various health conditions. Seven stages of the Framework Method were used to analyze data. Results: Six themes were identified which explained barriers and enablers from the perspective of consumers. The barriers were accessibility issues; personal factors—physical condition, emotional state, and preferences; and poorly presented and outdated resources. The enablers were design suits consumer needs and preferences; usable in available time or portable; and compatible environment for engaging and sharing. Consumers shared design ideas which fit within four typologies. Conclusions: A range of barriers and enablers exist which have an impact on consumers’ ability to engage with available health information, resources, and supports in hospital outpatient waiting areas. Practical insights from the perspective of consumers can be applied to future health service design. Consumer’s design ideas suggest that partnerships with consumers should be formed to design health literacy responsive waiting areas.

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