Computer Use and Attitudes Towards Computerised Therapy Amongst Young People and Parents Attending Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services |
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| Authors: | Paul Stallard Sophie Velleman Thomas Richardson |
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| Institution: | 1. Mental Health Research and Development Unit, School for Health, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK. E‐mail: P.Stallard@bath.ac.uk;2. Child and Family Therapy Service, Royal United Hospital, 24 Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NR, UK |
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| Abstract: | Background: There has been little research examining attitudes towards computerised therapy in young people. Method: A self‐report survey of 37 young people and 31 parents using Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Results: Young people reported high levels of computer usage and online help‐seeking behaviour. Young people were cautious about computerised therapy whereas parents were more positive, identifying more benefits than concerns. Conclusions: Mental health professionals need to be aware of young people’s online help‐seeking behaviour in order to correct inaccuracies and maximise uptake of computerised therapy. |
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| Keywords: | Computer therapy CBT attitudes children adolescents young people parents |
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