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The Educational Potential of YouTube
Haley T Godwin1, Murtaza Khan2, Peter Yellowlees2
1University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA. Htgodwin@ucdavis.edu.
Summary
A YouTube video simulating schizophrenia reached over 194,400 viewers in 8 years, demonstrating the platform's educational potential. Public comments were mostly positive, indicating reduced stigma and increased understanding of mental health.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Online video platforms like YouTube offer novel avenues for health education.
- Schizophrenia simulations can be powerful tools for public understanding and empathy.
- Assessing viewer engagement and reaction is crucial for evaluating educational effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the educational potential and effectiveness of a 3-minute YouTube video simulating schizophrenia.
- To analyze public comments to understand viewer reactions and engagement with mental health content.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of 267 public comments on a YouTube video simulating schizophrenia.
- Comments were collected over 8 years and categorized into themes.
- The video was created using the Second Life game platform.
Main Results:
- The video simulation garnered over 194,400 views in 8 years without promotion.
- Comment categories included Emotional (76), Identification (62), Educational Interest (45), Mocking/Displeased (36), Game Interest (32), and Other (25).
- The majority of comments indicated positive engagement and educational interest.
Conclusions:
- YouTube serves as a highly effective platform for disseminating mental health education and reducing stigma.
- Public comments provide valuable insights into audience reception and understanding of psychiatric conditions.
- Psychiatric educators should leverage social media platforms to broaden reach and foster public awareness of mental health issues.
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