...Sagar Ashok Bayaskar; Deepak S. Sharma Purpose This paper aims to explore the dual impact of constant connectivity on mental health among young Indian adults (aged 18–40), with particular emphasis on the lived experience of ambivalence – where psychological burdens (e.g. anxiety, boundary erosion...

... Alowolodu; Miriam Sakwa; Jamal Prescod; Ojomolade Damilola; Ashley Hart; Ben Broadhurst; Fariba Bannerman Purpose Many marginalised and disadvantaged children and young people ( CYP ), including those with adverse experiences, are at increased risk of poor mental health. This study aims to inform efforts...

... the clinical risks arising when systems not designed for mental health support are used in emotionally vulnerable contexts. Findings AI companion relationships carry significant clinical risks, including the failure to identify distress, the potential expression of stigmatising content and in extreme...

... for mental health patients in Tanzania, focusing on perceived benefits, barriers and implementation strategies. Design/methodology/approach A convergent mixed-methods design, grounded in a pragmatic research philosophy, was employed at Mirembe National Mental Health Hospital. Twenty healthcare...

...Dian Palupi Restuputri; Selvia Tenri Abeng; Ikhlasul Amallynda; Ilyas Masudin Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between digital platform workload, fatigue and mental health risks among online platform drivers in Indonesia. While gig economy platforms create flexible...

...David Anthony Palmer; Holly Robjohns Purpose This paper aims to explore how digital exclusion affects people with mental health difficulties in the context of NHS digital transformation. It reports on a mixed-methods service evaluation of the Mind in Bexley Digital Hub, based in the London...

...Alexander T.R. Sharpe; Ian Tyndall; Dylan R. Poulus; Emmanuel A.C. Obine; Benjamin T. Sharpe Purpose This paper aims to synthesise and critically review empirical research on doomscrolling, the compulsive consumption of negative online content and its relationship with mental health and well-being...

...Anran Chen; Anna Smirnova; Fei Chen; Rhoda Madu; Shaun Liverpool; Zarnie Khadjesari; Ella Pereira; Marcello Trovati; Vicky Karkou Purpose Digital platforms and systems ( DPS ) are increasingly used as effective resources to help address the mental health needs of children and young people ( CYP...

... counseling field is a problem that needs to be explored continuously in future research. This study believes that on the basis of further development of AI technology, the reasonable adoption of the above strategies to solve mental health problems will bring more changes to the field of psychological...

...Jessica E. Opie; An Vuong; Natalie Pearce; Jennifer McIntosh; Sandra Kuntsche Purpose Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) can offer timely and cost-effective alternatives to traditional in-person interventions. They are effective for addressing common adult mental health difficulties...

...Simao Elias Luis; Godwen Veremu; Ermelinda Lourenco Namacala; Adma Gama-Krummel Purpose This narrative theoretical review aims to examine the relationship between digital media use and mental health outcomes among adolescents and emerging adults. Guided by the ecological systems theory...

... contributions toward a more comprehensive, efficient and individualized approach to mental health care. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a perspective paper based on the authors’ perspectives (make it plural) derived from their clinical experiences, reiterating the imperative to embrace...

...Tyler Prochnow; Megan S. Patterson Purpose Online gaming has emerged as a significant avenue for social connection, yet questions remain about how changes in gaming-related social networks influence mental health and social connectedness over time. This study aims to examine how changes in online...

...Kanishka Sangwan; Rajan Yadav Purpose Technology is often associated with mental health risks, but its potential to support well-being remains underexplored. Podcasts are emerging as valuable tools in the mental health field, yet little is known about their role in supporting young people...

...Fatima Almeleh; Najla Hussain Sajwani; Asma Khammas; Hanan Alraeesi; Hajir Alnaqbi Purpose Telepsychiatry faces challenges in the Arab world because of regulatory aspects and cultural perspectives of Telemedicine. This study aims to evaluate outpatient mental health service utilization trends...

... major college students was exposed to digital media (a mental health documentary and a video of a mental health peer advocate) and provided a mental health attitudes survey (MICA-4) prior to and following the media exposure. Fifty-eight matched student responses (pre- and post-intervention) were used...

... response consistency and identify risk markers, such as randomness and hallucination. The goal of this study is to inform future research, guide human–AI (artificial intelligence) collaboration and support policy development on deploying large language model chatbots for accessible mental health...

...Mohammad Ishtiaque Rahman; Khadija Sharmin; Jahangir Alam Purpose Social media plays an increasingly significant role in the lives of young people worldwide, influencing mental health in both positive and negative ways. However, research on its impact in rural Bangladesh, particularly among young...

...Atina Ndindeng Purpose This study rigorously explores how social media functions as a supportive mental health resource and a potential risk factor, focusing on diverse and marginalized populations. Drawing on three theoretical frameworks – the technology acceptance model (TAM), self-determination...

...Sabrina Muyan Xu Purpose The purpose of this essay is to explore the role of AI-driven chatbots in supporting young people’s mental health and well-being. Design/methodology/approach This essay adopts a literature review approach, synthesising findings from studies on cyberpsychology from...