Interconnected or disconnected? Promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorder in the digital age

Journal article

J. Hayes, D. Maughan, H. Grant-Peterkin
British Journal of Psychiatry, 2016

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Hayes, J., Maughan, D., & Grant-Peterkin, H. (2016). Interconnected or disconnected? Promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorder in the digital age. British Journal of Psychiatry.

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Hayes, J., D. Maughan, and H. Grant-Peterkin. “Interconnected or Disconnected? Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental Disorder in the Digital Age.” British Journal of Psychiatry (2016).

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Hayes, J., et al. “Interconnected or Disconnected? Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental Disorder in the Digital Age.” British Journal of Psychiatry, 2016.

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@article{j2016a,
  title = {Interconnected or disconnected? Promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorder in the digital age},
  year = {2016},
  journal = {British Journal of Psychiatry},
  author = {Hayes, J. and Maughan, D. and Grant-Peterkin, H.}
}

Abstract

Summary To date there have been few peer-reviewed studies on the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of digital technologies for mental health promotion and disorder prevention. Any evaluation of these evolving technologies is complicated by a lack of understanding about the specific risks and possible benefits of the many forms of internet use on mental health. To adequately meet the mental health needs of today's society, psychiatry must engage in rigorous assessment of the impact of digital technologies.