Powell, John and Clarke, Aileen, 1955-. (2006) Internet information-seeking in mental health - Population survey. British Journal of Psychiatry, 189 . pp. 273-277. ISSN 0007-1250

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Abstract

Background A major use of the internet is for health information-seeking. There has been little research into its use in relation to mental health. Aims To investigate the prevalence of internet use for mental health information-seeking and its relative importance as a mental health information source. Method General population survey Questions covered internet use, past psychiatric history and the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. Results Eighteen per cent of all internet users had used the internet for information related to mental health. The prevalence was higher among those with a past history of mental health problems and those with current psychological distress. Only 12% of respondents selected the internet as one of the three most accurate sources of information, compared with 24% who responded that it was one of the three sources they would use. Conclusions The internet has a significant role in mental health information-seeking. The internet is used more than it is trusted.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	British Journal of Psychiatry
Publisher:	Royal College of Psychiatrists
ISSN:	0007-1250
Date:	September 2006
Volume:	189
Number of Pages:	5
Page Range:	pp. 273-277
Identification Number:	10.1192/bjp.bp.105.017319
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/33063

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