Erin E O'Connor1, David A Langer1. 1. Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study investigates where parents learn about, and what parents know about child mental health services. Parents who are better informed about mental health services may be more likely to utilize services for their children. METHODS: In a national online survey, 196 parents of children between the ages of 4 and 17 years reported on their information-seeking behaviors and their familiarity and experience with psychosocial approaches. RESULTS: Parents reported utilizing multiple information sources with mental health providers, pediatricians, and social networks being the most prominent. Parents' trust in different sources varied, with parents generally trusting healthcare professionals the most. Parents exposed to mental health services were more aware of specific therapeutic approaches. CONCLUSIONS: Data on how parents receive and understand mental health-related information contributes to ongoing dissemination and implementation efforts.
OBJECTIVE: This study investigates where parents learn about, and what parents know about child mental health services. Parents who are better informed about mental health services may be more likely to utilize services for their children. METHODS: In a national online survey, 196 parents of children between the ages of 4 and 17 years reported on their information-seeking behaviors and their familiarity and experience with psychosocial approaches. RESULTS: Parents reported utilizing multiple information sources with mental health providers, pediatricians, and social networks being the most prominent. Parents' trust in different sources varied, with parents generally trusting healthcare professionals the most. Parents exposed to mental health services were more aware of specific therapeutic approaches. CONCLUSIONS: Data on how parents receive and understand mental health-related information contributes to ongoing dissemination and implementation efforts.
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