A Systematic Review of the Impacts of Media Mental Health Awareness Campaigns on Young People

There is a prevalence of mental health issues in young people. Media mental health awareness campaigns have been used as advocacy and awareness. This is a study that reviews the existing literature on the impact on media mental health awareness campaigns and how much they work on addressing the main problem. 

HESPA III Competencies include: 

Area I: Assessment
1.2.1 |Entry| Identify primary data, secondary data and evidence-informed resources.

Area II: Planning

2.1.3 |Entry| Establish the rationale for an intervention(s) in collaboration with stakeholders. 

Area VII: Communications

7.1.1 |Entry| Segment the audience(s) to be addressed based on similar assets, needs, values, or characteristics.

7.1.2 |Entry| Identify the assets, needs, values, and characteristics of the audience(s) that affect communication and message design (e.g., literacy levels, culture, cognitive and perceptual abilities).  

7.1.3 |Entry| Identify credible and evidence-informed sources of information in order to promote factual messages.

7.2.1 |Entry| Describe the intended outcome of the communication strategy (e.g., raise awareness, advocacy, behavioral change). 

7.2.2 |Entry| Write SMART communication objective(s).

7.3.3 |Entry| Tailor message(s) for the audience(s) (e.g., culturally appropriate, accessible).