ENGAGING MINDS THROUGH ANIMATION: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF 2D CONTENT IN MEDICAL HEALTH EDUCATION
The article examines the effectiveness of 2D animated content as an engaging and innovative educational tool for mental health education. The study explores how such animations can enhance understanding and raise awareness of mental health disorders among diverse audiences. Among the ongoing diffi...
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Little Lion Scientific
2025
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/48005/1/13Vol103No7-1.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/48005/ https://www.jatit.org/volumes/hundredthree7.php |
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| Summary: | The article examines the effectiveness of 2D animated content as an engaging and innovative educational
tool for mental health education. The study explores how such animations can enhance understanding and
raise awareness of mental health disorders among diverse audiences. Among the ongoing difficulties mental
health education faces are stigma, misunderstandings, and a dearth of interesting materials that successfully
explain difficult disorders like bipolar disease. To this end, six user-friendly animated modules were
developed, focusing on key aspects of Bipolar Disorder, including an introduction to the condition, its
symptoms, causes, prevalence, types, and available treatments. A structured evaluation process was
employed, combining usability testing to measure knowledge retention with participant feedback to capture
perceptions and experiences. The study engaged three target groups: healthcare professionals, multimedia
experts involved in content creation, and members of the general public with varying levels of familiarity
with Bipolar Disorder. By integrating insights from these groups, the research highlights the transformative
potential of 2D animation in mental health education. Preliminary findings demonstrate that animated content
significantly improves comprehension and awareness, presenting it as a dynamic, engaging, and accessible
medium for disseminating information. These results underscore the promise of 2D animation in reducing
stigma and misconceptions about mental health disorders, paving the way for the development of future
educational resources and interventions. |
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