Table 1.
Demographics of participants who reported using technology to support their mental health and well-being and the types of technology used (N=81).
Demographics and technology use | Participants, n (%) | |
Age (years) | ||
|
18-24 | 28 (35) |
|
25-34 | 25 (31) |
|
35-44 | 19 (24) |
|
45-54 | 7 (9) |
|
55-64 | 2 (3) |
|
65-74 | 0 (0) |
|
75+ | 0 (0) |
Gender | ||
|
Female | 42 (52) |
|
Male | 33 (41) |
|
Nonbinary | 3 (4) |
|
Prefer not to say | 3 (4) |
Received professional mental health support | ||
|
Yes | 64 (79) |
|
No | 15 (19) |
|
Prefer not to say | 2 (3) |
Used only 1 type of technology | ||
|
Only smartphone apps | 32 (40) |
|
Only social media or forums | 12 (15) |
|
Only websites or Web-based programs | 1 (1) |
Used multiple types of technology | ||
|
Apps and social media or forums | 9 (11) |
|
Apps and websites or Web-based programs | 10 (12) |
|
Social media/forums and websites/Web-based programs | 5 (6) |
|
Apps and social media/forums and websites/Web-based programs | 12 (15) |