title: The role of technology in Australian youth mental health reform.
abstract: This paper describes the extent and nature of Internet use by young people, with specific reference to psychological distress and help-seeking behaviour. It draws on data from an Australian cross-sectional study of 1400 young people aged 16 to 25 years. Nearly all of these young people used the Internet, both as a source of trusted information and as a means of connecting with their peers and discussing problems. A new model of e-mental health care is introduced that is directly informed by these findings. The model creates a system of mental health service delivery spanning the spectrum from general health and wellbeing (including mental health) promotion and prevention to recovery. It is designed to promote health and wellbeing and to complement face-to-face services to enhance clinical care. The model has the potential to improve reach and access to quality mental health care for young people, so that they can receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way.
authors.affiliation: Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Unit 17, 71 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford, Vic. 3067, Australia. Email:.
authors.forename: Jane M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.affiliation: Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Unit 17, 71 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford, Vic. 3067, Australia. Email:.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Birrell
authors.affiliation: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Level 4, 207 Bouverie Street, The University of Melbourne, Vic. 3010, Australia. Email:.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bismark
authors.affiliation: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Level 4, 207 Bouverie Street, The University of Melbourne, Vic. 3010, Australia. Email:.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pirkis
authors.affiliation: Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Level 4, 94 Mallett Street, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. Email: ;
authors.forename: Tracey A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Davenport
authors.affiliation: Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Level 4, 94 Mallett Street, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. Email: ;
authors.forename: Ian B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Hickie
authors.affiliation: Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, Unit 17, 71 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford, Vic. 3067, Australia. Email:.
authors.forename: Melissa K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Weinberg
authors.affiliation: Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Level 4, 94 Mallett Street, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. Email: ;
authors.forename: Louise A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008603:Mental Health; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D055815:Young Adult