The use of film-based interventions in adolescent mental health education: A systematic review
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2021-03-04
Authors
Goodwin, John
Saab, Mohamad M.
Dillon, Christina B.
Kilty, Caroline
McCarthy, Aoibhie
O'Brien, Maidy
Philpott, Lloyd F.
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Elsevier Ltd.
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Film-based interventions have been embraced by adolescents as educational tools, but their efficacy in mental health education remains under-explored. In this review, we systematically examined the use of film-based interventions in adolescent mental health education. A systematic review of the empirical literature was conducted using the following databases: Academic Search Complete, Education Full Text [H.W. Wilson], CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Humanities Full Text [H.W. Wilson], MEDLINE, APA PsycArticles, APA PsycInfo, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Social Sciences Full Text [H.W. Wilson], Soc Index, ERIC. Risk of Bias were assessed using Version 2 of the Cochrane RoB tool for randomised trials (RoB2) or the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias In Non-randomised Studies of Interventions (ROBINS-I). Ten peer-reviewed studies were included in
this review. Film emerged as a promising education method for enhancing metal health literacy and reducing stigma. Mixed reports were found for improving attitudes towards help-seeking, with narrative-based films having a weaker effect on attitudes towards help-seeking when compared with more instructive approaches. No study focussed on resilience. This review highlights the utility and potential for film-based interventions in adolescent mental health education. Further research is warranted around how best to implement such interventions to engage adolescents.
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Help-seeking , Film , Media , Mental health , Resilience , Stigma
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Goodwin, J., Saab, M. M., Dillon, C. B., Kilty, C., McCarthy, A., O'Brien, M. and Philpott, L. F. (2021) 'The use of film-based interventions in adolescent mental health education: A systematic review', Journal of Psychiatric Research, 137, pp. 158-172. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.02.055