Engaging Stakeholders in the Development of a National Digital Mental Health Strategy: Reflexive Thematic Analysis

Overall, delegates viewed digital technology as a potential enabler of accessible and inclusive mental health support. However, it was also seen as a potential barrier to access and inclusion if concerns regarding data privacy, education and training needs, regulation, and the need for a more a robust evidence base were not addressed. Coproduction at all stages was identified as key to reducing access barriers, enhancing inclusion, and maintaining trust. Themes identified informed a follow-on consensus-seeking process to further refine and prioritize the proposed actions of the first national DMH strategy.