Published by: British Journal of Social Work, November 2014
SUMMARY
The dramatic increase in the level of mental ill-health among young people is a central concern for social workers. According to the World Health Organisation in 2012, up to 20 per cent of young people may experience mental health difficulties. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have found it difficult to engage young people because of stigma, ignorance and peer pressure, with young males particularly hard to reach. This paper investigates how the internet is changing the way young men seek support, as well as the changing role of the social worker in a digital world.
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