Sponsor
The development of the contents of this presentation were supported by funding from the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research, United States Department of Education, and the Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services (NIDRR grant H133B090019).
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
7-27-2010
Subjects
Young adults with mental disabilities -- Internet use, Young adults with mental disabilities -- Social networks, Technology and youth, Internet and youth, Young adults with mental disabilities -- Services for
Abstract
Presentation that probes how young adults with significant mental health challenges use the internet, specifically as it relates to finding information and "self-diagnosis." The authors explore how youth with mental health challenges use the internet, and share the results of three Oregon focus groups. Also discussed is how online sources are evaluated, and barriers facing seekers of health information online.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15853
Citation Details
Gowen, L.K., & Deschaine, M. "How Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions Use the Internet to Access Mental Health Information and Support." (2010)
Description
Webinar presented online July 27th, 2010, to a national audience. See http://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/ for this and related materials.