Opozda, Melissa, Galdas, Paul Michael orcid.org/0000-0002-3185-205X, Watkins, Daphne et al. (1 more author) (2024) Intersecting identities, diverse masculinities, and collaborative development:Considerations in creating online mental health interventions that work for men. Comprehensive psychiatry. ISSN 0010-440X
Abstract
Online mental health interventions have received attention for their potential to bypass barriers that stop men from seeking mental health help from a health professional. However, emerging data suggest that men's use of online mental health interventions is low, and when used, early attrition is common. In this commentary, we hypothesise that men's common lack of engagement with online mental health interventions may reflect limited attention being paid to the needs and preferences of potential users during their development. We outline a series of considerations that we believe are important to advance the development of acceptable, effective online mental health interventions for men: (1) men's diverse and intersecting characteristics, circumstances, and needs; (2) centring positive, progressive masculinities; and (3) listening to, learning from, and working in partnership with men to develop interventions. We also examine how existing online mental health interventions targeting men have engaged with these considerations.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 The Authors |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 31 Jan 2024 09:20 |
Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2024 00:23 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2023.152443 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.comppsych.2023.152443 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:208471 |
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