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SOVA: Design of a Stakeholder Informed Social Media Website for Depressed Adolescents and Their Parents

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Two moderated social media websites were designed for increasing likelihood for mental health treatment engagement for depressed adolescents (sova.pitt.edu) and for parents (wisesova.pitt.edu). This paper describes iterative stakeholder interviews conducted with adolescents, young adults, parents, advocates, and clinicians and use of human computer interaction techniques to inform major design changes which: (1) underscored the role of online interaction to provide emotional support and information; (2) importance of anonymity; (3) desire to share positive media; and (4) need for frequent moderation. Future studies will examine acceptability and effectiveness of revised websites in helping depressed adolescents and their parents engage with treatment.

Source: Journal of Technology in Human Services

DOI: 10.1080/15228835.2017.1347552

Authors: Ana Radovic, Alexandra L. DeMand, Theresa Gmelin, Bradley D. Stein, Elizabeth Miller

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, RAND Corporation

Language: English

Topic: Digital Mental Health Interventions

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Institute of Mental Health