| Autor: |
Robin Edward Gearing, Kathryne B. Brewer, Patrick Leung, Monit Cheung, Wanzhen Chen, L. Christian Carr, Arlene Bjugstad, Xuesong He |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of mental health (Abingdon, England). |
| ISSN: |
1360-0567 |
| Popis: |
In China, mental health disorders are considered the leading causes of disability, yet treatment-seeking behaviors among individuals with mental health problems are deficient.This study sought to examine attitudes and participant characteristics associated with help-seeking among adults residing in China's Shanghai metropolitan area.This study employed a convenience cross-sectional sampling strategy and recruited 500 participants in public places in Shanghai. The survey administered in Mandarin was comprised of two sections: a series of demographic questions and standardized instruments measuring stigma and help-seeking attitudes.Findings indicate that beliefs about seeking professional help for mental health are influenced by knowing someone with a mental health problem. In addition, men who were older, had a child, and were married endorsed more openness to help-seeking for mental health needs, underscoring the importance of life experience as an essential variable when considering attitudes toward help-seeking.Findings support future research identifying the mechanisms by which these life experiences impact individuals' help-seeking attitudes. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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