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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Mental health help-seeking"”.
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Culture and Mental Health Help-Seeking Attitudes in Mexico.
… involved with Mexican citizens' attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help and 2) Mexican citizens' explanatory models of mental distress. Questionnaire data from 110 Mexican college students indicate that those who report a higher tolerance for stigma report lower endorsement of …
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The effect of self-stigma on mental health help-seeking and mediating role of health beliefs
Mental health stigma is a widespread deterrent of decisions to seek treatment for mental illness, yet little is known about how its discouraging effects compare to other treatment obstacles (e.g., external barriers) or its relationship with other mental health-related beliefs and attitudes. The …
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Mental Health Help-Seeking in South Asian American Muslims: The Role of Cultural Beliefs, Attitudes, and Knowledge
… religions in the U.S. It is imperative for mental health researchers and clinicians to learn about group differences among South Asian American Muslims to avoid misconceptions and stereotypes. Purpose: This study examined if there are differences in (a) cultural beliefs, attitudes, and …
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The feasibility of CoMUni: a co-developed intervention to increase mental health help-seeking intentions in UK undergraduate students
… of students at UK universities experiencing mental health problems during their studies is increasing year on year. Despite the risks associated with leaving these problems unaddressed, many students will not seek any form of help due to a number of current barriers such as stigma and lack of …
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The Effect of Jack Chapters on the Mental Health Help Seeking Attitudes of Canadian Secondary Students in the COMPASS Study
Background: School-based peer-led mental health literacy (MHL) programs may be effective tools to reduce stigma, and improve MHL and help seeking attitudes in adolescent populations. The objectives of this thesis were to evaluate the effectiveness of Jack Chapters—a school-based peer-led MHL …
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"Therapy is Not For Us": Understanding Community and Self-Imposed Stigma on Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors in Black University Students
In the U.S., research has repeatedly shown that mental illness prevalence is rising among all populations. While mental health awareness has increased along with this rise, both the acceptance and severity of symptoms are not uniform among demographics. For example, previous studies have …
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Exploring the mental health help-seeking experiences of British South Asian women and using these findings in the development of an intervention
… a high number of South Asian people suffer with mental health problems and that South Asian women specifically, are at high risk of attempting self -harm or suicide. However, there seems to be a low uptake of the mainstream services offered by the South Asian community as a whole, compared to …
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AN EXPLORATION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH HELP-SEEKING AND SELF-CARE STRATEGIES OF BLACK WOMEN: THE IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PRACTICE.
<p>Mental health is a national concern. It is estimated that 43 million adults in the United States experience mental illness in a given year (National Alliance on Mental Health, 2015). Of those 43 million adults, approximately 6.8 million people who identify as African American or Black suffer …
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British men’s subjective experiences of seeking help for mild to moderate depression: a phenomenological approach to understanding men’s mental health help-seeking behaviour
… There is growing recognition that men’s mental health deserves attention. British men are reported to underutilise mental health services and are reluctant to seek help. Previous research into men’s help-seeking behaviour for mental health difficulties has tended to favour quantitative …
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Predictors of help-seeking for mental health in Latinx Americans
Rates of mental illness in the Latinx community have continued to increase, yet Latinxs are less likely to seek mental health help compared to other ethnic and racial groups. The current study assesses the role self-stigma, perceived stigma, acculturation, and perceived discrimination have on …
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Help-seeking for mental health problems among older adults with chronic diseases: An evaluation and intervention
… leaving them more vulnerable to associated mental health declines. Nevertheless, the intentions of older adults with chronic diseases to seek help from mental health support systems are low. Couched in the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), this thesis aimed to 1) identify antecedents to …
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The Influence of Social Norms on Attitudes Toward Help Seeking Behavior of College Undergraduates at a Major Midwestern University
… wellness is a priority among administrators and mental health professionals on college campuses. There is mounting concern surrounding the emerging mental health issues that plague college age individuals. Researchers have made effort to provide explanation for the gap in mental health treatment …
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The Effects of COVID-19 on Asian American Perception of Mental Health
… impacted the Asian American perception of mental health, including mental health help- seeking behaviors and discrimination experienced. The long-term effects of this are still largely unknown. In depth, semi-structured interviews were used to explore the lived experiences of these Asian …
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Family social networks and mental health service use among Vietnamese-Americans in multigenerational families
… demonstrating that Asian-Americans underutilize mental health services compared to other ethnic groups, little is known about how Vietnamese-Americans use formal mental health services. The traumatic war, post-war and refugee journey contributed to incidences of PTSD and other mental disorders. …
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The Influence of Cultural and Caregiver Factors on Child Inclination toward Disclosure
… of research has looked at factors underlying mental health help-seeking behaviors, many facets of this pathway have received only marginal attention, particularly for internalizing concerns in children. Moreover, caregivers and culture can exert a pronounced influence on family dynamics, …
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Affirmative messages to engage black LGBTQ+ students with counseling center services
… populations, like Black LGBTQ+ students, with mental health resources. Yet, researchers have posited the necessity of proactive interventions that not only improve the care provided for Black LGBTQ+ students, but also encourage mental health help-seeking before levels of distress reach alarming …
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Alternative interventions for young men's mental health
… of alternative interventions for facilitating help-seeking and improving the mental health of young adult males. Based on recommendations for innovative ways to develop interventions that facilitate mental health help-seeking specific to men (Addis & Mahalik, 2003), the interventions employed …
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Exploring perceptions of help-seeking for mental health care among young adults in Maputo, Mozambique
… perceptions, barriers, and facilitators to seeking mental health care among young adults in Maputo, Mozambique. In the context of the pandemic, semi-structured interviews were conducted using the voice note feature on the mobile application WhatsApp. Participants were recruited using …
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Examining men’s disclosures, influences, and motivations for seeking mental health treatment
… therapy. It is suggested that the differences in mental health utilization rates between genders are a function of gender socialization towards general help-seeking behaviors as well as about attitudes towards mental health. Central to understanding men’s mental health help-seeking behavior are …
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Factors related to formal and informal help-seeking for perinatal depressive symptoms
… any form of treatment (Flynn et al, 2006). The Health Belief Model (HBM) has received some support for other health-promoting behaviors, but its relevance for explaining mental health help-seeking has not been adequately tested. This study adds to the literature by simultaneously providing a …
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