RecruitingNCT06440798

Mental Health Content and Mental Health Outcomes

Examining the Effects of Mental Health Content on Help-Seeking and Self-Diagnosing Behavior: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Sponsor

Yale-NUS College

Enrollment

600 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Depression Stress Anxiety Help-Seeking Behavior Psych

Summary

The study will aim to explore the relationship between mental health content on social media and health behavior, addressing a gap in empirical research. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, a survey with over 600 participants will examine associations between exposure to mental health content and behaviors like help-seeking and self-diagnosis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 34 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study explores whether regularly consuming mental health content on social media platforms has a positive or negative effect on the mental wellbeing of young adults in Singapore. Participants are surveyed and followed over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a healthy adult between 21 and 34 years old (or 18–34 if you are a university student) - You use at least one social media platform - You can read and understand English - You have lived in Singapore for a period required by the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not use social media - You cannot read English - You have an active mental health diagnosis that the study is not designed to include Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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