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0000-0001-6387-941X
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University of California Davis
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University of Alaska Anchorage
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University of Sydney
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Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Date: 2023
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 26-03-2019
DOI: 10.2196/11084
Abstract: Over the past 2 decades, online forums for mental health support have emerged as an important tool for improving mental health and well-being. There has been important research that analyzes the content of forum posts, studies on how and why in iduals engage with forums, and how extensively forums are used. However, we still lack insights into key questions on how they are experienced from the perspective of their users, especially those in rural and remote settings. The aim of our study was to investigate the dynamics, benefits, and challenges of a generalized peer-to-peer mental health online forum from a user perspective in particular, to better explore and understand user perspectives on connection, engagement, and support offered in such forums information and advice they gained and what issues they encountered. We studied experiences of the forums from the perspective of both people with lived experience of mental illness and people who care for people with mental illness. To understand the experience of forum users, we devised a qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews with 17 participants (12 women and 5 men). Data were transcribed, and a thematic analysis was undertaken. The study identified 3 key themes: participants experienced considerable social and geographical isolation, which the forums helped to address participants sought out the forums to find a social connection that was lacking in their everyday lives and participants used the forums to both find and provide information and practical advice. The study suggests that online peer support provides a critical, ongoing role in providing social connection for people with a lived experience of mental ill-health and their carers, especially for those living in rural and remote areas. Forums may offer a way for in iduals to develop their own understanding of recovery through reflecting on the recovery experiences and peer support shown by others and in iduals enacting peer support themselves. Key to the success of this online forum was the availability of appropriate moderation, professional support, and advice.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 10-07-2018
DOI: 10.1155/2018/5438618
Abstract: A simplified nonlinear method was proposed to evaluate lateral behavior of a pile located in or nearby a slope, based on the traditional p - y method. This method was validated with field test results of a steel pipe pile in clay and model tests of piles in sand slopes. The comparison indicated that the calculated horizontal displacement and bending moment of piles agree well with experimental results. Then, parametric studies were performed, and it shows that horizontal displacement, rotation, bending moment, and shear force increase along with increasing slope angles the depth of maximum moment locates at about 1.6 D below ground surface for horizontal ground, while this value turns to be about 3.6 D and 5.6 D for sloping ground of 30° and 60°, respectively. The study clearly shows that slope angle has a significant effect on the deflection and lateral capacity of piles.
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 20-12-2019
DOI: 10.2196/16176
Abstract: It has often been reported that young people are at high risk of mental health concerns, more so than at any other time in development over their life span. The situational factors that young people report as impacting their well-being are not addressed as often: specifically, family discord. Kids Helpline, a national service in Australia that provides free counseling online and by telephone to young people in distress, report that family discord and well-being issues are one of the major concerns reported by clients. In order to meet the preferences that young people seek when accessing counseling support, Kids Helpline has designed and trialed a custom-built social network platform for group counseling of young people experiencing family discord that impacts their well-being. In this exploratory study, we communicate the findings of Phase 1 of an innovative study in user and online counselor experience. This will lead to an iterative design for a world-first, purpose-built social network that will do the following: (1) increase reach and quality of service by utilizing a digital tool of preference for youth to receive peer-to-peer and counselor-to-peer support in a safe online environment and (2) provide the evidence base to document the best practice for online group counseling in a social network environment. The study utilized a participatory action research design. Young people aged 13-25 years (N=105) with mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety (not high risk) who contacted Kids Helpline were asked if they would like to trial the social networking site (SNS) for peer-to-peer and counselor-to-peer group support. Subjects were grouped into age cohorts of no more than one year above or below their reported age and assigned to groups of no more than 36 participants, in order to create a community of familiarity around age and problems experienced. Each group entered into an 8-week group counseling support program guided by counselors making regular posts and providing topic-specific content for psychoeducation and discussion. Counselors provided a weekly log of events to researchers at 2-week intervals, subjects provided qualitative and quantitative feedback through open-ended questions and specific psychometric measures. Qualitative results provided evidence of user support and benefits of the online group counseling environment. Counselors also reported benefits of the modality of therapy delivery. Psychometric scales did not report significance in changes of mood or affect. Counselors and users suggested improvements to the platform to increase user engagement. Phase 1 provided proof of concept for this mode of online counseling delivery. Users and counselors saw value in the model and innovation of the service. Phase 2 will address platform issues with changes to a new social network platform. Phase 2 will focus more broadly on mental health concerns raised by users and permit inclusion of a clinical population of young people experiencing depression and anxiety. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12616000518460 www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=370381
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 18-05-2018
Abstract: ver the past 2 decades, online forums for mental health support have emerged as an important tool for improving mental health and well-being. There has been important research that analyzes the content of forum posts, studies on how and why in iduals engage with forums, and how extensively forums are used. However, we still lack insights into key questions on how they are experienced from the perspective of their users, especially those in rural and remote settings. he aim of our study was to investigate the dynamics, benefits, and challenges of a generalized peer-to-peer mental health online forum from a user perspective in particular, to better explore and understand user perspectives on connection, engagement, and support offered in such forums information and advice they gained and what issues they encountered. We studied experiences of the forums from the perspective of both people with lived experience of mental illness and people who care for people with mental illness. o understand the experience of forum users, we devised a qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews with 17 participants (12 women and 5 men). Data were transcribed, and a thematic analysis was undertaken. he study identified 3 key themes: participants experienced considerable social and geographical isolation, which the forums helped to address participants sought out the forums to find a social connection that was lacking in their everyday lives and participants used the forums to both find and provide information and practical advice. he study suggests that online peer support provides a critical, ongoing role in providing social connection for people with a lived experience of mental ill-health and their carers, especially for those living in rural and remote areas. Forums may offer a way for in iduals to develop their own understanding of recovery through reflecting on the recovery experiences and peer support shown by others and in iduals enacting peer support themselves. Key to the success of this online forum was the availability of appropriate moderation, professional support, and advice.
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 24-04-2023
Abstract: ustralian providers of mental health services for youth include private and public allied health providers, government initiatives (e.g., headspace), non-government organisations (NGOs), GPs and the hospital system. Over 20 years of research has established that youth prefer to seek mental health support online and tend to only access offline services when their needs are not being met online, or their mental health symptoms increase in severity. We propose a Digital Mental Health Practice model of care for youth to assist with digital mental health service mapping. This proposed model offers clear and accessible pathways for a client to enter the online mental health system, provides accurate navigation to access support for in idual needs, and facilitates a seamless connection with offline mental health services using a transferrable patient records system. We conclude with why this is an urgent matter to address, given the impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s health system and the fast-paced changes in technology, such as AI and the metaverse, that must be accounted for as potential tools to be leveraged for digital therapies and support systems. N/A N/A N/A N/A
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 12-09-2019
Abstract: t has often been reported that young people are at high risk of mental health concerns, more so than at any other time in development over their life span. The situational factors that young people report as impacting their well-being are not addressed as often: specifically, family discord. Kids Helpline, a national service in Australia that provides free counseling online and by telephone to young people in distress, report that family discord and well-being issues are one of the major concerns reported by clients. In order to meet the preferences that young people seek when accessing counseling support, Kids Helpline has designed and trialed a custom-built social network platform for group counseling of young people experiencing family discord that impacts their well-being. n this exploratory study, we communicate the findings of Phase 1 of an innovative study in user and online counselor experience. This will lead to an iterative design for a world-first, purpose-built social network that will do the following: (1) increase reach and quality of service by utilizing a digital tool of preference for youth to receive peer-to-peer and counselor-to-peer support in a safe online environment and (2) provide the evidence base to document the best practice for online group counseling in a social network environment. he study utilized a participatory action research design. Young people aged 13-25 years (N=105) with mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety (not high risk) who contacted Kids Helpline were asked if they would like to trial the social networking site (SNS) for peer-to-peer and counselor-to-peer group support. Subjects were grouped into age cohorts of no more than one year above or below their reported age and assigned to groups of no more than 36 participants, in order to create a community of familiarity around age and problems experienced. Each group entered into an 8-week group counseling support program guided by counselors making regular posts and providing topic-specific content for psychoeducation and discussion. Counselors provided a weekly log of events to researchers at 2-week intervals, subjects provided qualitative and quantitative feedback through open-ended questions and specific psychometric measures. ualitative results provided evidence of user support and benefits of the online group counseling environment. Counselors also reported benefits of the modality of therapy delivery. Psychometric scales did not report significance in changes of mood or affect. Counselors and users suggested improvements to the platform to increase user engagement. hase 1 provided proof of concept for this mode of online counseling delivery. Users and counselors saw value in the model and innovation of the service. Phase 2 will address platform issues with changes to a new social network platform. Phase 2 will focus more broadly on mental health concerns raised by users and permit inclusion of a clinical population of young people experiencing depression and anxiety. ustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12616000518460 www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=370381
No related grants have been discovered for Zhaohui (Joey) Yang.