Evaluation of a Web-based Information Platform for Youths on Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Publisher: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 1275332 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1573-3327 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0009398X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Child Psychiatry Hum Dev Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: 1999- : New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
Original Publication: New York, Behavioral Publications

COVID-19*/psychology ; COVID-19*/prevention & control ; Internet* ; Mental Health*; Humans ; Adolescent ; Male ; Female ; Child ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; SARS-CoV-2

During the corona pandemic, youths were confronted with substantial challenges and in urgent need of information on how to prevent mental health problems. This experimental pre-post-follow-up study examined the efficacy and reception of an innovative website ( www.corona-und-du.info ) containing evidence-based information for youths on how to overcome psychological distress during the pandemic. 34 youths aged 11-18 years were presented domains of the website in the laboratory. Standardized questionnaires were applied to assess changes in knowledge, the reception of the website, and changes in behavioral intention to seek psychological help. For all content domains, we found a significant knowledge gain with large effect sizes from pre to post, and from pre to follow-up. The reception of the website was very positive, and participants indicated increased intention to seek psychological support when needed. The results constitute an important basis for future attempts to promote mental health information in youths in times of crisis.
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Prof. Otto Beisheim-Stiftung Prof. Otto Beisheim-Stiftung

Keywords: COVID-19; Knowledge; Prevention; Self-management; Web-based

Date Created: 20221020 Date Completed: 20240430 Latest Revision: 20240502

20240502

PMC9583065

10.1007/s10578-022-01425-5

36264410