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Youth Mental Health on the Net
August 15, 2007 - 02:53 PM
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Jen and I am currently doing my PhD in Clinical Psychology. I have begun researching the ways in which the internet has contributed to improving the mental health of youth all over the world (i.e., improved self-esteem, help with disorders, empowerment). It could happen in many different ways, such as through this site, facebook groups, counselling over the net, etc.). This is a very preliminary idea, but if anyone has thoughts or ideas related to this I'd love to hear from you!!
Thanks,
Jen
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
August 15, 2007 - 03:36 PM
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Hi Jen,
Nice to meet you here.You have chosen the right place for ideas.I feel you may get the best help from persons who have researched with internet and virtual matters.I can refer a member of tig.TARLI,who has just completed her masters on virtual leadership from MONASH UNIVERSITY,AUSTRALIA.
Please go to the right corner on the top and write tarli and then click go to find her.
You may refer me to seek her assistance.
Cheers!
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
August 16, 2007 - 03:46 AM
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Hi Jen, I have a contact at http://www.reachout.com.au
Reach Out is the worlds leading Mental Health website for young people, in fact it is soon to launch in the USA supported by news media who own myspace.com
Message me if you'd like more info
Cheers,
Brendan
This post was edited on: 2007-08-16 at 03:52 AM by: Brendan O'Keefe
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
August 16, 2007 - 08:05 AM
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Jen, You can reach out to Prof. Kwame sarpomng of KNUST Ghnana. He can help. Also to help you is Prof. Sir Brobby of KNUST Ghana. they are all medical professionals.
Meet again.
Thomas Darko
tkdarko@yahoo.com
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
September 1, 2007 - 11:31 AM
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Try this link;
Befrienders Kuala Lumpur
They're quite active in my country.
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
September 6, 2007 - 09:17 PM
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I like mindyourmind.ca which has interesting activities for young people... which I'm sure you've already heard of.
I would also love to explore ways to link young people around mental health issues as I think it is hard for isolated communities to meet other people with similar experience. For me, I love the internet and would love to see a network created to link youths from diverse experience with social welfare.
Please keep us posted on your work so we can prove this would be useful.
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
October 9, 2007 - 02:26 PM
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This is a great idea for research! The internet has become so widespread and its effects have only been skimmed. For a social tool such as Facebook, it has even reached developing countries. It is odd how much more time we are spending in online communities. I think internet can be socially positive IF there is a potential for future human contact. In addition, when we create personal profiles, we have the flexibility to uplift our self-images through a writing modem such as autobiography. I do think, however with for example Facebook, there are potentially more negative than positive effects (e.g., online bullying has become an issue in schools within Ontario).
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
October 10, 2007 - 02:37 AM
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Hi Jen
I personally think that it is a great idea. I suffered with depression and was admitted as a patient suffering from an acute breakdown. I suffered for a period of 10 years before I had my "break through".
The beauty of the internet as a facility to provide support is a wonderful idea because it enables the person requiring the support to be where they want to be and not in some sterile clinic or in some comfy chair - somewhere other than home or where they are comfortable. Most people I have talked to prefer to be at home and get strong and well.
From personal experience. I got through by not accepting what the doctors wanted to label me with. I didn't understand the labels therefore my belief was only that I would get well and I would not depend upon medication to create some steady platform to live on.
I was in hospital for 4 weeks. Acute care for 2 of those weeks.
Empathy and Empowerment is the answer. If we can get our heads together and provide this for anyone who "wants".
I connected with many people whilst at home recovering. Most of a young age. I found sharing my vulnerabilities with others and my personal experiences in life - without judgement - made a huge impact. I could offer and they could benefit - it was a give - give situation. It is a passion of mine to see this happen. Individuals need empathetic role models who have been there and have had the experience in life. And most of all - recovered.
I am a Mum so my Interest is in the future - the youth.
All the Best
Sharon
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Re: Youth Mental Health on the Net
October 10, 2007 - 03:25 AM
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The internet enables people to talk anonimously thereby facilitating informal conversations. That's the best way 4 a person 2 express themselves without scrunity.
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