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Kankam PK, Adinkrah BK. College of education students' attitude towards the use of online information dissemination tools for counseling in Ghana. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18833. [PMID: 37576312 PMCID: PMC10415885 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Online counseling is widely regarded as a cost-effective and convenient means to provide basic counseling services, and it is increasingly being used in university treatment. However, it is unclear what amount of information and attitude students have about online counseling in colleges of education. This study looked at students' views toward and likelihood of using online counseling towards help information seeking and dissemination to see if it has the potential to increase overall service consumption. A survey was conducted and responded to by 411 students from two Ghanaian colleges of education and based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, students' attitudes and intentions to use online counseling were investigated. The paucity of online counseling systems in the colleges of education is shown in the study, yet 94% of participants said they would use online counseling services if given the opportunity. Based on these findings, it is recommended that providing online counseling in parallel to face-to-face counseling could be an effective strategy for counseling units in colleges of education to boost service delivery and so better serve their students.
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Wan-Chen C, Hsun-Yu C, Sung YH, Po-Lin C, Ya-Feng H, Kuo-Chang H, Shi-Sen H. Therapists' practical implementation and preparation of online counseling in the post-pandemic era. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2023:1-13. [PMID: 37359692 PMCID: PMC10078053 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-023-04614-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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In recent years, COVID-19 has led to a blossoming of online counseling (OC) as an important and alternative way to help people in need. In this regard, the present study aims to explore and clarify therapists' practical implementation and preparation of OC in the post-pandemic era by developing scales. In total, 306 Taiwanese licensed therapists participated in this study and filled out the developed scales (75 males and 231 females, 246 of whom have provided OC to clients). The psychometric analysis revealed that the two scales developed in this study, the implementation of OC scale and the preparation of OC scale, have positive reliability and validity. The former consists of three factors: standardized process, presence of infrastructure, and similarity in practice, and the latter comprises two factors: intent to conduct OC and perceived benefits for clients. In addition, the results indicated that therapists who are elder, more experienced, or working in community mental health facilities showed better practical implementation and preparation of OC. Findings from this study carry useful reference for strengthening therapists' preparation for and the effectiveness of OC.
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- Chen Wan-Chen
- Department of Education, National Chengchi University, No. 64, Sec. 2, ZhiNan Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, 11605 Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial Education, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 162, Section 1, Heping E. Rd, Taipei City, 106 Taiwan
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- College of Education, National Chengchi University, No. 64, Sec. 2, ZhiNan Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, 11605 Taiwan
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- Department of Counseling Psychology, Chinese Culture University, No. 55, Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei City, 11114 Taiwan
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- Department of Counseling and Applied Psychology, National Taichung University of Education, No.140, Minsheng Rd., West Dist, Taichung City, 40306 Taiwan
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- Department of Psychology, Fo Guang University, No.160, Linwei Rd., Jiaosi, Yilan County, 262307 Taiwan
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- Department of Counseling Psychology & Rehabilitation Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University, No.116, Heping 1st Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, 80201 Taiwan
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Wood L, Hairston D, Schrag RV, Clark E, Parra-Cardona R, Temple JR. Creating a Digital Trauma Informed Space: Chat and Text Advocacy for Survivors of Violence. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:NP18960-NP18987. [PMID: 34715764 DOI: 10.1177/08862605211043573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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There is little research on virtual service models like chat and text services in agencies that work with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SA). This study fills a gap in the research by exploring how chat and text services are provided in one IPV and SA-focused community organization. We analyzed chat and text transcripts (n = 392) from a large multiservice, multivictimization focused agency, and conducted interviews with 11 advocates providing chat and text services through the agency hotline. Staff interviews were analyzed using grounded theory and transcripts were analyzed using content analysis. Results indicate chat/text services provide a space for connection, resource provision, education, and access to resource gain in a timely, concise, and survivor-centered way. The five major goals for chat/text advocacy models include the following: (1) rapid access to support and connection; (2) identification of options and needs for each service user; (3) increased access to resources and supports; (4) expanded understanding of violence, abuse, and harm; and (5) improvement of survivor safety. The research team identified 15 general advocacy skills and 4 chat and text specific skills used by chat/text advocates to reach program goals. Findings highlight the utility of chat/text services for increasing access to support services for survivors of violence, particularly adolescents, emerging adults, those living with an abusive individual, and during times of emergency. Future research should continue to explore the promising practice modality of chat/text services for providing advocacy to underserved and hard-to-reach populations.
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- Leila Wood
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Temple JR, Baumler E, Wood L, Guillot-Wright S, Torres E, Thiel M. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use. J Adolesc Health 2022; 71:277-284. [PMID: 35988951 PMCID: PMC9276852 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to determine whether COVID-19-induced financial impact, stress, loneliness, and isolation were related to perceived changes in adolescent mental health and substance use. METHODS Data were from Baseline (2018) and Wave 3 (2020; mean age = 14.8; 50% female) of 1,188 adolescents recruited from 12 Texas public middle schools as part of a randomized controlled trial. Participants were primarily Black (23%), Latinx (41%), Asian (11%), and White (9%). We assessed mental health and substance use (Baseline and Wave 3) and pandemic-related physical interaction, loneliness, stress, family conflict, and economic situation (Wave 3). RESULTS COVID-19-induced stress and loneliness were linked to depression (beta = 0.074, p ≤ .001; beta = 0.132, p ≤ .001) and anxiety (beta = 0.061, p = .001; beta = 0.088, p ≤ .001) among ethnically diverse adolescents. Adolescents who did not limit their physical interactions due to COVID-19 had fewer symptoms of depression (beta = -0.036, p = .03); additionally, adolescents who did not restrict their socializing were substantially more likely to report using a variety of substances (e.g., for episodic heavy drinking; odds ratio = 1.81, p = .001). Increased use of a food bank was linked to depression (beta = 0.063, p ≤ .001) and a negative change in financial situation was linked to increased alcohol use (odds ratio = 0.70, p = .04) among adolescents. DISCUSSION After controlling for prepandemic psychopathology and race/ethnicity, COVID-19 induced isolation, loneliness, stress, and economic challenges were linked to poor mental health and substance misuse. Substantial structural, community, school, and individual level resources are needed to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent psychosocial health.
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- Jeff R Temple
- Center for Violence Prevention, UTMB Health, Galveston, Texas.
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- Center for Violence Prevention, UTMB Health, Galveston, Texas
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- Center for Violence Prevention, UTMB Health, Galveston, Texas
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Wood L, Schrag RV, Baumler E, Hairston D, Guillot-Wright S, Torres E, Temple JR. On the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Occupational Experiences of the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Workforce. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:NP9345-NP9366. [PMID: 33334241 PMCID: PMC9136381 DOI: 10.1177/0886260520983304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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In the face of increasing risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need to understand the experiences of the workforce providing support to survivors, as well as the evolving service delivery methods, shifting safety planning approaches, and occupational stress of frontline workers. We addressed this gap by conducting an online survey of members of IPV and sexual assault workforce using a broad, web-based recruitment strategy. In total, 352 staff from 24 states participated. We collaborated with practitioner networks and anti-violence coalitions to develop the brief survey, which included questions about work and health, safety planning, and stress. We used chi-square, t-test, and ANOVA analysis techniques to analyze differences within position and demographic variables. For qualitative data, we used thematic analysis to analyze responses from four open-ended questions. The sample was majority female-identified (93.7%) and essential workers in dual IPV and sexual assault programs (80.7%). Findings demonstrated that since the pandemic began, IPV and sexual assault staff are experiencing more personal and professional stressors, perceive a decrease in client safety, and lack resources needed to help survivors and themselves. Common problems included a lack of food or supplies at home and work and housing and financial support for survivors. There was a 51% increase in the use of video conference for work, which contributed to workforce strain. Reductions in overall service capacity and a shift to remote service provision have implications for both survivors and staff. These findings suggest a critical need for additional training, infrastructure, and support for the IPV and sexual assault workforce. There is an urgent need to classify IPV and sexual assault staff as first responders and address the occupational stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Leila Wood
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
- Leila Wood, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA.
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Alt D, Boniel-Nissim M, Naamati-Schneider L, Meirovich A. Precursors of Openness to Provide Online Counseling: The Role of Future Thinking, Creativity, and Innovative Behavior of Future Online Therapists. Front Psychol 2022; 13:848235. [PMID: 35432144 PMCID: PMC9010563 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.848235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for online counseling to preserve therapeutic processes that have begun face to face and to provide service to others in need during lockdowns. Previous studies underscored the importance of providing updated training as counselors frequently hesitate to use technological advances in therapeutic sessions. This study aims at reducing such barriers by revealing personal characteristics of future professionals that might inhibit or encourage their openness toward providing online counseling. To this end, this study is focused on several precursors of openness to provide online counseling: preference to communicate emotions online, identification of emotional expressiveness advantages in providing online counseling, innovative behavior, creativity, and future problem-solving thinking skills. The question at focus is which constructs would be found contributive to students' openness to provide online counseling. The sample included 277 undergraduate students (future counselors) who filled out questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. Our findings pointed to the centrality of students' preference to communicate their emotions online in explaining their openness to conducting online counseling. This study might help pinpointing the adjustments curriculum designers should address to better reflect the intensive changes within the counseling field that necessitate transferring face-to-face skills to online settings.
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- Dorit Alt
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kinneret College, Jordan Valley, Israel
- Faculty of Education and Instruction, Tel Hai College, Upper Galilee, Israel
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- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kinneret College, Jordan Valley, Israel
- Department of Education, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Yezreel Valley, Israel
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- Health Systems Management, Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem, Israel
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Voth Schrag R, Hairston D, Brown ML, Wood L. Advocate and Survivor Perspectives on the Role of Technology in Help Seeking and Services with Emerging Adults in Higher Education. JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE 2022; 37:123-136. [PMID: 34007100 PMCID: PMC8118376 DOI: 10.1007/s10896-021-00279-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Emerging adults, aged 18-25, have come of age in a technology oriented world. The internet has been critical in mediating their personal relationships and their understanding of daily life. Emerging adults are also at unique risk of experiencing intimate partner and sexual violence (IPV & SV) Given the increasing infusion of information communication technology (ICT) into anti-violence advocacy, and the broad use of ICT among college-attending emerging adults, this study aimed to explore how both survivors and advocates are leveraging technology for support. Using a QUAL + qual methodology (Morse and Niehaus, 2009), data were collected as part of an evaluation of campus-based advocacy as implemented in five programs. Interviews took place with 23 campus and community-based advocates, and 25 survivors of interpersonal violence who had accessed campus-based advocacy services. Additionally, 63 survivors who engaged in campus-based advocacy services responded to an online survey. Key domains identified were: 1) technology as a means of informing potential clients about services; 2) the role of technology in help-seeking, including its role in tailoring and extending the reach of services; and 3) the importance of recognizing technology facilitated abuse in the advocacy and education process with emerging adults. As advocacy programs are rapidly shifting to technology facilitated services in the wake of COVID-19, this study provides data on advocate and survivor experiences with technology, which can inform these changes across the spectrum of IPV & SV services.
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- Rachel Voth Schrag
- University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work, 211 S. Cooper, Arlington, TX 76019 USA
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- University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Galveston, TX USA
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- University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Galveston, TX USA
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Barker GG, Barker EE. Online therapy: lessons learned from the COVID-19 health crisis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2021.1889462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Gina G. Barker
- School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, USA
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- School of Behavioral Sciences, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, USA
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Woo H, Dondanville A, Jang H, Na G, Jang Y. A Content Analysis of the Counseling Literature on Technology Integration: American Counseling Association (ACA) Counseling Journals between 2000 and 2018. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING 2020; 42:319-333. [PMID: 32836577 PMCID: PMC7363684 DOI: 10.1007/s10447-020-09406-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This content analysis provides an overview of articles specific to technology integration in the field of counseling published in American Counseling Association (ACA) journals between the years 2000 and 2018. In addition to the number of articles on this topic published during this time period, the study identified other aspects such as authors and institutional affiliations; methodology, study locations, and application settings; target populations and sample characteristics; and areas and types of technology integration. Recommendations are provided for counseling research in general and for future research extending from specific circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Hongryun Woo
- Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Louisville, 326 Woodford R. and Harriett B. Porter Building, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
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- Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Louisville, 326 Woodford R. and Harriett B. Porter Building, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
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- School of Education, Hunter College, New York, NY USA
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- College of Education, Hanyang, University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Adolescents' Views on Seeking Help for Emotional and Behavioral Problems: A Focus Group Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 17:ijerph17010191. [PMID: 31892118 PMCID: PMC6981849 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17010191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study aimed to get insight into adolescents’ views on help-seeking for emotional and behavioral problems. Fourteen focus groups were conducted. Two vignettes, depicting one healthy adolescent with few issues and one adolescent with severe psychosocial problems, were used to structure the focus groups. The focus groups were framed within a youth help-seeking model. Adolescents (mean age of 15.0 years) generally reported seeking help from friends or the internet for mild issues and from a person they trust like a parent or school mentor, for more severe problems. Adolescents correctly recognized the issues in vignette one as surmountable and the problems in vignette two as severe. A bond of trust with a help source was regarded as the main facilitator for the decision to seek help. Adolescents reported a preference for help sources who clearly displayed their expertise for the issue at hand and for informal help-sources, particularly friends.
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O'Dea B, King C, Subotic-Kerry M, O'Moore K, Christensen H. School Counselors' Perspectives of a Web-Based Stepped Care Mental Health Service for Schools: Cross-Sectional Online Survey. JMIR Ment Health 2017; 4:e55. [PMID: 29158207 PMCID: PMC5715202 DOI: 10.2196/mental.8369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Revised: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental health problems are common among youth in high school, and school counselors play a key role in the provision of school-based mental health care. However, school counselors occupy a multispecialist position that makes it difficult for them to provide care to all of those who are in need in a timely manner. A Web-based mental health service that offers screening, psychological therapy, and monitoring may help counselors manage time and provide additional oversight to students. However, for such a model to be implemented successfully, school counselors' attitudes toward Web-based resources and services need to be measured. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the acceptability of a proposed Web-based mental health service, the feasibility of providing this type of service in the school context, and the barriers and facilitators to implementation as perceived by school counselors in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. METHODS This study utilized an online cross-sectional survey to measure school counselors' perspectives. RESULTS A total of 145 school counselors completed the survey. Overall, 82.1% (119/145) thought that the proposed service would be helpful to students. One-third reported that they would recommend the proposed model, with the remaining reporting potential concerns. Years of experience was the only background factor associated with a higher level of comfort with the proposed service (P=.048). Personal beliefs, knowledge and awareness, Internet accessibility, privacy, and confidentiality were found to influence, both positively and negatively, the likelihood of school counselors implementing a Web-based school mental health service. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study confirmed that greater support and resources are needed to facilitate what is already a challenging and emotionally demanding role for school counselors. Although the school counselors in this study were open to the proposed service model, successful implementation will require that the issues outlined are carefully addressed.
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- Bridianne O'Dea
- Black Dog Institute, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Black Dog Institute, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Black Dog Institute, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Paterson S, Laajala T, Lehtelä PL. Counsellor students’ conceptions of online counselling in Scotland and Finland. BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2017.1383357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- S.M. Paterson
- School of Education, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
- School of Vocational Teacher Education, University of Oulu Applied Sciences, Oulu, Finland
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- School of Education, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
- School of Vocational Teacher Education, University of Oulu Applied Sciences, Oulu, Finland
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- School of Education, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
- School of Vocational Teacher Education, University of Oulu Applied Sciences, Oulu, Finland
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Implementing Online Counselling in Australian Secondary Schools: What Principals Think. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10447-017-9307-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sweeney GM, Donovan CL, March S, Forbes Y. Logging into therapy: Adolescent perceptions of online therapies for mental health problems. Internet Interv 2016; 15:93-99. [PMID: 30792959 PMCID: PMC6371200 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2016.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2015] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study describes adolescent attitudes towards online therapies and explores the factors that predict these attitudes. METHOD Australian adolescents (N = 217) were surveyed on their knowledge of, attitudes towards (including perceived problems, perceived benefits, and perceived helpfulness), recommended availability of, and intentions to use online therapies. In addition, demographic and clinical factors, factors relating to technology use, adolescents' mental health attitudes, and personality traits were also measured. RESULTS The findings suggested that 72.0% of adolescents would access an online therapy if they experienced a mental health problem and 31.9% would choose an online therapy over traditional face-to-face support. The most valued benefits of these programs included alleviation of stigma and increased accessibility. Knowledge of online therapies was found to positively predict perceived helpfulness and intended uptake. CONCLUSIONS This study provides insight into adolescent attitudes towards online therapies and highlights the need to investigate strategies for increasing uptake.
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- Grace M. Sweeney
- School of Applied Psychology, Behavioural Basis of Health, and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt Campus, Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Behavioural Basis of Health, and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt Campus, Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia,Corresponding author.
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- School of Psychology, Counselling and Community, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield, QLD 4300, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Behavioural Basis of Health, and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt Campus, Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia
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