Exploring the barriers and facilitators to discussing social media in primary care for young adults with mental health concerns: a qualitative study
Young adults with mental health concerns face multiple barriers to discussing social media in primary care, shaped by attitudes and structural challenges. Addressing these through clinician training, communication, and service adaptations may enhance engagement and support.
Authors
- Ruth Plackett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3351-1478)
- Lucy Biddle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1090-8771)
- Patricia Schartau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3532-8140)
- Silvie Cooper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0413-8325)
- Vacha Fadia
- Jessica-Mae Steward
- Kate Walters
- Iris van der Scheer
- Judi Kidger
- Jessica Sheringham
Institutions
- King's College London (GB)
- University Hospital Regensburg (DE)
- University of Bristol (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJGP Open
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2025.0196
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care