Research Topics and Articles by Peyton Saulters

Peyton Saulters- Research Articles

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:00:48 UTC

My field of study is professional counseling, and I want to work with teens and young adults in my future role as a counselor.

Digital Mental Health Interventions

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:06:06 UTC

With so many new digital tools, there are new interventions to mental health. These studies explore the effectiveness and limitations of these practices.

Promoting Mental Health in Adolescents through Digital technology

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:10:42 UTC

This review analyzes the effectiveness of telemedicine and virtual reality apps in adolescents' mental health. The effectiveness varies based on the adolescent's duration and mental health conditions. The article focuses on long-term strategies to maximize successful outcomes. The participants were adolescents aged 12-18 and the method was a systematic review of 30 digital intervention studies evaluating different tools.

Goodyear, R., & Armour, L. (2021). Promoting mental health in adolescents through digital technology. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://www.frontiersin.org.

Digital Interventions for Anxiety and Depression

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:16:21 UTC

This meta-analysis analyzes the effectiveness of CBT therapy in treating anxiety and depression in adolescents. It emphasizes the importance of combining both in-person and digital tools to enhance outcomes. The participants were over 1,000 adolescents diagnosed with anxiety or depression and the research method was a meta-analysis.

Schwalbe, N. (2021). Evidence on digital mental health interventions for adolescents and young people. JMIR Mental Health, *(4), e25847. https://doi.org/10.2196/25847

Technology's Role in Adolescent Mental Health

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:20:07 UTC

This article explains the impact of technology on teens in both a negative and positive light. While there are tools that can provide mental health resources, excessive screentime, and cyberbullying are both potential risks. It addresses the need for balance within the digital realm. The participants were adolescents aged 13-19 from low-resource settings and the research method was mixed-methods.

Wacks, R., & Weinstein, A. (2021). Technology's role in adolescent mental health. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://www.fronteirsin.org

Impact on Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:22:17 UTC

Social media is prevalent among teens and has both positive and negative outcomes. This topic addresses the effects of social media and how this information can help counseling practices.

Role of Counseling in Addressing Barriers to Adolescent Mental Health Care

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:24:29 UTC

This topic focuses on challenges that may prevent adolescents from seeking counseling and mental health services and how to address those challenges.

Adolescents' Mental Health and Social Media Engagement

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:27:44 UTC

This longitudinal study examines the relationship between social media use and mental health. It highlights an increased risk of depression with excessive social media use, although it also highlights positive outcomes when used moderately. The participants were 6,595 teen aged 13-17 and the research method was a longitudinal study with surveys and clinical assessments.

Naslund, J. A., Aschbrenner, K. A., Marsch, L. A., & Bartels, S. J. (2022). Adolescents' mental health and social media engagement: A longitudinal study. BMC Public Health.

Social Media as a Double-Edged Sword

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:29:13 UTC

This article discusses the risks and benefits of social media use for teens. It mentions the importance of being mindful when on social media to improve well-being. Participants were 500 teens aged 15-19 and the method was a survey based study.

Tang, S., Werner-Seidler, A., Torok, M., Mackinnon, A., & Christensen, H. (2023). Social Media as a double-edged sword for mental health. Advances in Psychiatry.

Digital Self-Presentation and Mental Health

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:30:27 UTC

This article investigates the link between online identities and self-esteem. It highlights the research that adolescents who over-rely on social media for validation face higher risks of anxiety and depression. Participants were teens from urban schools and the research method ws cross-sectional surveys.

Kenny, D., Haynes, M., & Birkeland, S. (2021). Digital self-presentation and mental health among adolescents. BMC Public Health.

Barriers to Mental Health Access in Youth

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:32:16 UTC

This study explores how socioeconomic and cultural factors limit teen access to mental health resources. It includes recommendations such as digital and community interventions to help bridge gaps caused by these factors. The participants were adolescents from low-income areas and the research used was mixed-method interviews.

Uhlhaas, P.J. & Torous, J. (2020). Barriers to mental health access in youth: An integrative review. Frontiers in Psychology.

Telehealth for Adolescents with Limited Access

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:33:19 UTC

This article mentions telehealth's potential to serve in areas with limited access to mental health care. Although telehealth will help teens gain access there are limitations such as technology literacy and data privacy concerns. The participants were 200 adolescents from rural aread and the method was a case study analysis.

Villarreal, C., & Aschbrenner, K. A. (2021). Telehealth for adolescents with limited access to care: Challenges and Opportunities. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare.

Engaging Teens in Therapy Through Digital Tools

psaulters — 2024-11-24 18:34:54 UTC

This research article examines how gamification and chatbots can make therapy more engaging for teens. Especially, teens who are reluctant to seek traditional mental health services. The participants were 300 teens who engaged with gamified mental health apps and the research method was experimental design.

Cheng, C., Zhang, L., & Xiao, Z. (2023). Engaging teens in therapy through digital tools. Journal of Adolescent Health.

psaulters — 2024-11-24 19:19:07 UTC