Help-Seeking Intentions for Depression from Mental Health Professionals Among Community-Dwelling Persons in Central China

Jun 5, 2023Administration and policy in mental health

Willingness to Seek Professional Help for Depression Among People Living in Central China

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The mean score for the intention to seek help from mental health professionals was 11.01 ± 7.78 among 919 surveyed community residents in central China.

Most respondents demonstrated an unwillingness to seek professional help for depression.
Participants identified as students were more likely to intend to seek help from mental health professionals.
A positive attitude towards seeking help was associated with a higher intention to seek professional assistance.
Lower levels of personal stigma correlated with greater intentions to seek help from mental health professionals.
The findings suggest the need for interventions aimed at improving help-seeking intentions among community residents.

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Understanding the intention of community residents to seek help from mental health professionals (MHPs) is essential in targeting interventions that promote the prevention and treatment of depression. This study aimed to investigate the current status of Chinese community populations' depression help-seeking intentions from MHPs and explore factors influencing the intentions. Data were used from a survey conducted in a city in central China (n = 919 aged 38.68 ± 17.34, 72.1% female). Help-seeking intentions, help-seeking attitude, depression stigma, family function and depressive symptoms were measured. The total mean score on the intent to seek help from MHPs was 11.01 ± 7.78 and most of respondents were unwilling to seek professional help. Multiple linear regression showed that participants who were students, held a positive help-seeking attitude and had low personal stigma were more likely to have the intention to seek help from MHPs. It is necessary to utilize effective interventions to improve community residents' intention to seek professional help. These include promoting the importance of seeking professional assistance, optimizing the quality of mental health services and altering residents' prejudice to seeking professional help.

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Help-Seeking Intentions for Depression from Mental Health Professionals Among Community-Dwelling Persons in Central China

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