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Date of this Version
2022
Document Type
Thesis
Citation
Rangel, B. Mental Health Advocacy for Kids: A Social Media Campaign. Undergraduate Honors Thesis. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. October 2022.
Abstract
Abstract
Mental health in children has important, life-long effects on the child (Ghandour et al., 2018; Underwood & Washington, 2016). Because it is not always easy for parents to access important mental health resources and information (CDC, 2022b), I wanted to investigate whether social media is a viable way for parents to learn more about their child’s mental health. I created and distributed ads aimed at parents on three common mental illnesses diagnosed in children: anxiety, depression, and ADHD. My ads had high levels of engagement, thus allowing the possibility that social media could be important avenue for reaching parents.
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Comments
Copyright B Rangel 2022.