Tool Information
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Title |
Depressed Little Prince
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Settings |
Education
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MHP Steps |
Implementation |
Preparation |
Needs Analysis
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URL |
http://www.depression.edu.hk/ |
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Publication Information |
The “Little Prince is Depressed” website (www.depression.edu.hk) was
launched in September 2004 by the University of Hong Kong.
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Country of Origin |
China
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Languages |
Chinese |
English
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Tool Description |
Depressed Little Prince is an interactive web-site that aims to educate people on depression and its treatment, encourage early helpseeking and aims to reduce the stigma of depression. It provides instructions how to recognise oneś own depression and a depressed intimate/friend; how to react and where to refer. The web-site has very nice design and visitors are taken to a journey in order to create accurate understanding of depression.
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Application in the Field |
Applied internationally
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Tool mainly used in |
China
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Stage of Development |
Well established
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Evaluation and Research |
Studies/Technical Data available
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Beneficiary Involvement in Design |
No information found
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Evaluation |
Yes
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Evaluation Description |
Effectiveness of the website in promoting knowledge about depression
and in improving help seeking attitudes was measured. Pre- and post-tests revealed positive shift in general knowledge, attitudes and awareness. A Reviewer Satisfaction Survey was also conducted with the results indicating that the website had a positive effect on students and found it useful.
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Available Formats |
Online
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Free |
Yes
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Restrictions on Use |
No
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Tool Focus |
Individual
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Tool Type |
Other
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Download(s) |
- Evaluation of “Little Prince is Depressed” Website:Impact on Viewers - 201 KB
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