U. Ozoekwe

Effectiveness of Behavioural Health Education Interventions in Improving Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Adult Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Adult men experience a disproportionate burden of mental health morbidity yet consistently demonstrate lower rates of help-seeking compared with women. Barriers such as stigma, limited mental health literacy, and masculine norms often prevent early recognition of distress and engagement with support, contri...

Association Between Social Media Use and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Systematically Searched Evidence

Social Media Use and Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Social media use among young people has risen sharply, and concern about its relationship to mental health is widespread. The evidence base remains heterogeneous in effect size, measurement, and design. Objective: To estimate the association between social media use and depressive and anxiety symptoms among...