Effectiveness of Web-Based Multimedia Mental Health Educational Program on Anxiety, Depression, Self Concept and School Adjustment in Adolescents

摘要

The objective of this study was to evaluate a web-based multimedia mental health educational program for adolescents to improve on anxiety, depression and self concept and help enhance school adjustment. A quasi-experimental design was used. The target population was adolescents who use the Internet on a regular basis. The adolescent were assigned to either control group or experimental group. The web-based educational program had significant effect to relieve anxiety, depression and more self concept. Meanwhile, there had no significant effect to improve school adjustment. Results suggest that web-based program may contribute to improved adolescents' mental health.