@article{ref1,
title="Assessing suicide attempts and depression among Chinese speakers over the internet",
journal="Crisis",
year="2014",
author="Liu, Nancy H. and Contreras, Omar and Muñoz, Ricardo F. and Leykin, Yan",
volume="35",
number="5",
pages="322-329",
abstract="BACKGROUND: In populations where mental health resources are scarce or unavailable, or where stigma prevents help-seeking, the Internet may be a way to identify and reach at-risk persons using self-report validated screening tools as well as to characterize individuals seeking health information online. Aims: We examined the feasibility of delivering an Internet-based Chinese-language depression and suicide screener and described its users. <br><br>METHOD: An Internet-based depression and suicide screener was created and advertised primarily through Google AdWords. Participants completed a suicide and depression screening measure and received individualized feedback, which, if necessary, included the suggestion to seek additional mental health resources. <br><br>RESULTS: In 7 months, 11,631 individuals visited the site; 4,709 provided valid information. Nearly half reported a current major depressive episode (MDE) and 18.3% a recent suicide attempt; however, over 75% reported never having sought help, including 77.7% of those with MDEs and 75.9% of those reporting a suicide attempt. As participants found the site by searching for depression information online, results may not generalize to the entire Chinese-speaking population. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Online screening can feasibly identify and reach many at-risk Chinese-speaking persons. It may provide resources to those with limited access to services or to those reluctant to seek such services.<p/> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0227-5910",
doi="10.1027/0227-5910/a000261",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000261"
}