Promoting mental health in children and adolescents through digital technology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chen, Tianjiao; Ou, Jingyi; Li, Gege; Luo, Heng

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1356554

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What Makes Me Happy and what Worries Me? A Cross-national Comparison of Stressors and Resources for Stress Relief Among Youth

Wright,

Reitegger,

Veldin

et al. 2024

Child Ind Res

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Numerous evidence-based programs aim to promote youth mental health. Unfortunately, however, they often fail to engage the target group and lack cultural sensitivity. The present study addresses these issues by using a participatory approach to look at variations of stressors and resources for stress relief among students (12-15 years) in three European countries. Two participatory workshops were conducted in three schools in Austria, Poland and Slovenia, with a total of 81 students participating in the first workshop, and 83 in the second. This study presents the findings derived from two distinct participatory activities wherein participants reported their stressors (Relevant Topics activity) and resources (Photovoice activity). Overall, the study revealed remarkable similarities in stressors and resources across the three countries, but differences were also identified. Stressors relating to interpersonal relationships, school, and self-concept were common themes. While concerns regarding health, future, and global issues were less frequently mentioned, they remained persistent across all countries, an indication of their growing relevance amid today’s multiple crises. Animals, sports, and relationships emerged as the most frequently reported resources. Creative arts and expression, music, and calm activities like reading, and spending time in nature were also frequently cited. Notably, engagement with digital devices or social media emerged neither as a common stressor nor as a notable personal resource. The findings will be used to inform the content development of a culturally sensitive digital mental health promotion program, covering salient topics comprehensively while ensuring diversity awareness.

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What Makes Me Happy and what Worries Me? A Cross-national Comparison of Stressors and Resources for Stress Relief Among Youth

Wright,

Reitegger,

Veldin

et al. 2024

Child Ind Res

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Internet-Based and Mobile-App-Based Mental Health Interventions among Adults: A Best Evidence Synthesis of Rigorous Randomized Controlled Trials (Preprint)

Zhang,

Sui,

Lin

et al. 2024

Preprint

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UNSTRUCTURED Compared to in-person mental health interventions, programs delivered through mobile applications or the internet might be more cost-effective, scalable, demand less training, and are more acceptable and accessible among populations. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the use of online mental health interventions has increased significantly. However, there is limited understanding of the conditions and populations for which these interventions are most effective. To address this gap, we conducted a meta-analysis to synthesize findings from existing randomized controlled trials and expand our knowledge on this topic. Research plans were pre-registered before analyzing the data. We conducted a meticulous search strategy including database queries, handsearching, forward and backward citation tracking and retrieved 8944 studies. After double blinded screening, 64 studies and 247 effect sizes (total sample sizes = 17,388) were eligible to be included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Results showed that these online interventions were effective (ES = -0.80, p < .001) while holding all moderators fixed at their mean. Specifically, online interventions were effective at reducing anxiety, depression, stress, and psychological distress. However, studies on average showed no impacts on suicidal ideation. Moderator analysis showed that online interventions targeting anxiety outcomes are more effective than interventions targeting psychological distress; internet-based interventions are more effective than mobile-app-based interventions, although both modalities showed effectiveness. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in developing cost-effective technology-based mental health interventions. While technology can be a double-edged tool, this review highlighted its benefits for improving adult well-being, particularly in the treatment of mental health symptoms.

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La protección de los derechos de la infancia en el ámbito digital

Mesias-Rodríguez

2024

Horizon Nexus Journal

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The study analyzes the protection of children's rights in the digital environment, addressing the current context in which minors interact with digital technologies that can violate their privacy and expose them to risks of cyberbullying and data exploitation. It examines normative frameworks such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and UN General Comment 25, which seek to adapt child protection to the digital age, although significant shortcomings persist. Through a literature review, the article evaluates the effectiveness of current policies and proposes the adoption of preventive approaches, such as safe design, in addition to digital citizenship education for minors. The results highlight the lack of specific regulation, the difficulty in adapting privacy policies and the commercial exploitation of children's data. In conclusion, the need for multisectoral collaboration and a unified regulation that allows minors to have a safe online experience, where their fundamental rights are respected and their integral development is favored, is emphasized.

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Promoting mental health in children and adolescents through digital technology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 4 publications

References 68 publications

What Makes Me Happy and what Worries Me? A Cross-national Comparison of Stressors and Resources for Stress Relief Among Youth

What Makes Me Happy and what Worries Me? A Cross-national Comparison of Stressors and Resources for Stress Relief Among Youth

Internet-Based and Mobile-App-Based Mental Health Interventions among Adults: A Best Evidence Synthesis of Rigorous Randomized Controlled Trials (Preprint)

La protección de los derechos de la infancia en el ámbito digital

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