Use of Smartphones, Computers and Social Media Among People with SMI: Opportunity for Intervention

Brunette, Mary F.; Achtyes, Eric D.; Pratt, Sarah I.; Stilwell, Kellen; Opperman, M.; Guarino, Susan; Kay‐Lambkin, Frances

doi:10.1007/s10597-019-00431-7

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“…Additionally, apps can deliver personalized and interactive content, including proactive notifications based on time and location [ 27 ]. In a recent survey [ 28 ], we found that 80% of young people with serious mental illness used smartphones, similar to the overall rate among young adults with low incomes (in the United States) [ 26 ]. Furthermore, 70% of young adults with serious mental illness were willing to try digital health interventions on their device [ 28 ], indicating preliminary feasibility for digital interventions for tobacco use disorder treatment in this group.…”

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confidence: 60%

Perceptions of Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation Among Young People in Community Mental Health Care: Qualitative Study

Gowarty¹,

Kung²,

Maher³

et al. 2020

JMIR Form Res

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Background Young adults with serious mental illness are over twice as likely to have tobacco use disorder than those in the general population and are less likely to utilize proven treatment methods during quit attempts. However, little research has evaluated the efficacy of interventions for this group. Smartphone apps may be an underutilized tool for tobacco use disorder among young adults with serious mental illness. Objective The aim of this study was to explore attitudes toward smoking cessation apps and preferences regarding app design in young adult smokers with serious mental illness. Methods Five focus groups involving 25- to 35-year-old adults with serious mental illness receiving treatment at a community mental health center were conducted between May 2019 and August 2019. Three researchers independently coded transcripts and identified themes using thematic analysis. Results Participants (n=22) were individuals who smoke daily: 10 (46%) self-identified as female, 18 (82%) self-identified as White, and 9 (41%) had psychotic disorders. Key themes that emerged included a general interest in using health apps; a desire for apps to provide ongoing motivation during a quit attempt via social support, progress tracking, and rewards; a desire for apps to provide distraction from smoking; concerns about app effectiveness due to a lack of external accountability; and concerns that apps could trigger cravings or smoking behavior by mentioning cigarettes or the act of smoking. Conclusions Apps have the potential to support smoking cessation or reduction efforts among young adults with serious mental illness. However, they may require tailoring, optimization, and clinical support to effectively promote cessation in this population.

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Perceptions of Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation Among Young People in Community Mental Health Care: Qualitative Study

Gowarty¹,

Kung²,

Maher³

et al. 2020

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“…Initial studies from 2015 found that nearly half of a sample of psychiatric patients were social media users, with greater use among younger individuals (Trefflich et al 2015), while 47% of inpatients and outpatients with schizophrenia reported using social media, of which 79% reported at least once-a-week usage of social media websites (Miller et al 2015). Rates of social media use among psychiatric populations have increased in recent years, as reflected in a study with data from 2017 showing comparable rates of social media use (approximately 70%) among individuals with serious mental illness in treatment as compared with low-income groups from the general population (Brunette et al 2019).…”

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“…Social media refers broadly to web and mobile platforms that allow individuals to connect with others within a virtual network (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or LinkedIn), where they can share, co-create, or exchange various forms of digital content, including information, messages, photos, or videos (Ahmed et al 2019). Studies have reported that individuals living with a range of mental disorders, including depression, psychotic disorders, or other severe mental illnesses, use social media platforms at comparable rates as the general population, with use ranging from about 70% among middle-age and older individuals to upwards of 97% among younger individuals (Aschbrenner et al 2018b;Birnbaum et al 2017b;Brunette et al 2019;Naslund et al 2016). Other exploratory studies have found that many of these individuals with mental illness appear to turn to social media to share their personal experiences, seek information about their mental health and treatment options, and give and receive support from others facing similar mental health challenges (Bucci et al 2019;Naslund et al 2016b).…”

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Social Media and Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities for Research and Practice

Naslund

Bondre

Torous

et al. 2020

J. technol. behav. sci.

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“…Nonetheless, one of the few studies to examine the effectiveness of synchronous telehealth compared to face to face services in reducing depression symptoms found no significant difference in psychotherapy delivered between the two modalities [4]. In addition, studies have shown that people with serious mental illness are open to receiving mental health care via digital means, and that this is especially true for young people [10].…”

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The COVID PIVOT – Re-orienting Child and Youth Mental Health Care in the Light of Pandemic Restrictions

Hopkins

Pedwell

2021

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The COVID pandemic required significant changes in the provision of youth mental health services during the period of lockdown/stay at home orders. Things which were identified as changing significantly during this period included: service via telehealth; working from home, split teams (to reduce infection risk), and social (physical) distancing. An online survey of clinicians was conducted involving both closed and open ended questions. Service staff identified significant benefits from the changes to the way services were delivered as well as some impediments and challenges. Advantages in the new way of working revolved around the flexibility of the virtual service, with appointments online enabling families to more easily overcome issues of transport, work commitments, childcare and disruption to routines and timing. The online platforms also enabled some family members to participate who otherwise might not have been able to come to appointments in person. Disadvantages included where there were issues with availability and access to appropriate technology or private spaces, or when the young person was very young, very unwell, unstable, isolated or at higher risk. This study suggests that telehealth and flexible working arrangements have become an essential new element in the clinicians' toolkit to be offered either alone or as a supplement to in person interventions.

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Use of Smartphones, Computers and Social Media Among People with SMI: Opportunity for Intervention

Cited by 61 publications

References 21 publications

Perceptions of Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation Among Young People in Community Mental Health Care: Qualitative Study

Perceptions of Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation Among Young People in Community Mental Health Care: Qualitative Study

Social Media and Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities for Research and Practice

The COVID PIVOT – Re-orienting Child and Youth Mental Health Care in the Light of Pandemic Restrictions

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