ArticlePsychological services2017
Exploring the potential of technology-based mental health services for homeless youth: A qualitative study.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Use of Technology to Promote Health and Wellbeing of People Who Are Homeless: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Barriers to and Facilitators of User Engagement With Digital Mental Health Interventions: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Pooled it
- A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Acceptability and Preliminary Effectiveness of an Online CBT Platform in Diverse Youth.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Health literacy and its association with mental and spiritual well-being among women experiencing homelessness.Health promotion international · 2024Article
- Community Teens' COVID-19 Experience: Implications for Engagement Moving Forward.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2024Article
- Attending to the Mental Health of People Who Are Homeless by Mobile Telephone Follow-Up: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Geolocation Patterns, Wi-Fi Connectivity Rates, and Psychiatric Symptoms Among Urban Homeless Youth: Mixed Methods Study Using Self-report and Smartphone Data.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- The Use of Technology to Provide Mental Health Services to Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
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- Using Social Media to Engage Justice-Involved Young Adults in Digital Health Interventions for Substance Use: Pilot Feasibility Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Digital Technology Access and Health-Related Internet Use Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Hungary: Quantitative Survey.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- mHealth Uses and Opportunities for Teens from Communities with High Health Disparities: A Mixed-Methods Study.Journal of technology in behavioral science · 2022Article
- Use of technology to provide mental health services to youth experiencing homelessness: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Applying the Digital Health Social Justice Guide.Frontiers in digital health · 2022Article
- How Do People Who Are Homeless Find Out about Local Health and Social Care Services: A Mixed Method Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Perceived Impacts, Acceptability, and Recommendations for Ecological Momentary Assessment Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2021Article
- A Scoping Review on Access and Use of Technology in Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Implications for Healthcare.Frontiers in digital health · 2021Article
- Health problems and healthcare service utilisation amongst homeless adults in Africa- a scoping review.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Automated Mobile Phone-Based Mental Health Resource for Homeless Youth: Pilot Study Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability.JMIR mental health · 2019Article
- Why Digital Tools Have Not Yet Revolutionized Adolescent Health Research and What We Can Do.Journal of research on adolescence : the official journal of the Society for Research on Adolescence · 2019Article
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Abstract
Homelessness has serious consequences for youth that heighten the need for mental health services; however, these individuals face significant barriers to access. New models of intervention delivery are required to improve the dissemination of mental health interventions that tailor these services to the unique challenges faced by homeless youth. The purpose of this study was to better understand homeless youths' use of technology, mental health experiences and needs, and willingness to engage with technology-supported mental health interventions to help guide the development of future youth-facing technology-supported interventions. Five focus groups were conducted with 24 homeless youth (62.5% female) in an urban shelter. Youth were 18- to 20-years-old with current periods of homelessness ranging from 6 days to 4 years. Transcripts of these focus groups were coded to identify themes. Homeless youth reported using mobile phones frequently for communication, music, and social media. They indicated a lack of trust and a history of poor relationships with mental health providers despite recognizing the need for general support as well as help for specific mental health problems. Although initial feelings toward technology that share information with a provider were mixed, they reported an acceptance of tracking and sharing information under certain circumstances. Based on these results, we provide recommendations for the development of mental health interventions for this population focusing on technology-based treatment options. (PsycINFO Database Record
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