Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Mental health problems are common with adolescents and given that adolescents are the biggest consumer of mobile technologies, these technologies hold a tremendous promise as a unique intervention. The research method used is a qualitative study with four clinicians to address themes in their experiences of utilziing mobiel technology with adolescents. Much of the research finds that using technology with adolescents improves patient satisfaction through areas around convenience, eas of use, and availabiltiy. The research findings show common themes related to adaptability, reduced stigma, clinical relationship and lack of access. This research is important because it highlights the social work code of ethics in promoting client self-determination theory and allowing adolescents to enhance their capacity in addressing their own needs. Discussion includes how mobile technologies can offer a powerful adjunct to therapy that can work to reduce many barriers adolescents have to overcome in a traditional therapy model. Mobile health technology is discussed in increasing access to mental health treatment.
Author: Ryan Goman
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2900075439