College students’ utilization of the Internet to search for mental health information: Effects on mental health literacy, stigma, and help-seeking
Online searches for mental health information have the potential to increase mental health literacy. Universities can harness the Internet to reduce help-seeking barriers but should also address when it is appropriate to engage in self-help versus seek professional help.
Authors
- Cynthia E. Gangi
- Kathleen Barakat
- Erica K. Yuen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7322-3211)
- Forrest M Harrison
Institutions
- University of Tampa (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of American College Health
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2404948
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.86