An examination of the growth of Internet self help sites for depression and related problems

Culjak, G; Nicholls, P; Leveaux, R; Kowalenko, N

An examination of the growth of Internet self help sites for depression and related problems

Culjak, G Nicholls, P Leveaux, R

Kowalenko, N

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Citation:: ACIS 2005 Proceedings - 16th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 2005
Issue Date:: 2005-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Culjak, G	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Nicholls, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Leveaux, R https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8050-3016	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Kowalenko, N	en_US
dc.date.issued	2005-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	ACIS 2005 Proceedings - 16th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 2005	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/7320
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this research study is to evaluate the availability and classification of the types of currently available Internet self-help for depression. Its aim is to develop an understanding of what is available for young people at risk of depression who would otherwise perhaps not seek help. In Australia, depression is the top-ranked cause of nonfatal disability. Over 27% of young adults have a current mental disorder, with depression being the most prevalent (10.8%). Though there are Internet-based self-help programs, evidence-based interactive programs developed specifically for young people, are not yet available. Recommendations are also made for further research. © 2005.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	ACIS 2005 Proceedings - 16th Australasian Conference on Information Systems	en_US
dc.title	An examination of the growth of Internet self help sites for depression and related problems	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.for	0806 Information Systems	en_US
dc.location.activity	Hawaii, USASydney, Aust	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Software
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US

Abstract:

The aim of this research study is to evaluate the availability and classification of the types of currently available Internet self-help for depression. Its aim is to develop an understanding of what is available for young people at risk of depression who would otherwise perhaps not seek help. In Australia, depression is the top-ranked cause of nonfatal disability. Over 27% of young adults have a current mental disorder, with depression being the most prevalent (10.8%). Though there are Internet-based self-help programs, evidence-based interactive programs developed specifically for young people, are not yet available. Recommendations are also made for further research. © 2005.

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