A review of 55 articles looked at how different types of information and communication technology affect the mental health literacy of young adults and adolescents. These technologies included everything from simple lectures and pamphlets to interactive tools like websites, videos, games, and mobile applications.
The findings show that these digital interventions were successful in improving mental health literacy, the recognition of mental health disorders, and general stigma. They also helped improve help-seeking attitudes and intentions. However, some specific areas like self-stigma or the perception of danger did not show consistent improvement across all studies.
Not all digital tools are equal. The research suggests that interactive methods, such as videos and discussions, were more effective than passive methods like lectures or simple information campaigns. While these findings are promising for reaching younger people, they represent a broad overview of many different types of programs.
