Abstract
Young adults with a family history of mental illness may be vulnerable to develop mental health conditions based on genetic and environmental features. This study aimed to explore factors associated with the use of mental health websites for young adults aged 18–30 years who reported a family history of mental illness. Young adults (n = 469) who reported a family history of mental illness completed an online survey regarding their use of mental health websites, demographic questionnaires and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales. In total, 194 (41%) participants reported using mental health websites, with the majority using these for their own mental well-being (n = 156; 33%). Having a previous history of a mental health condition was associated with mental health website use, along with having a prior history of drug use and having more than one family member diagnosed with a mental illness.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 208-213 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | International Journal of Psychology |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2024 |
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- e-Health
- Help-seeking
- Mental health
- Technology
- Young adults