Background Although the prevalence of mental disorders and the demand for mental health
services are increasing, little is known about the impact of personality-related factors on help …

Background Although evidence-based and effective treatments are available for people with
depression, a substantial number does not seek or receive help. Therefore, it is important to …

Psychological models can help to understand why many people suffering from major
depression do not seek help. Using the 'Behavioral Model of Health Services Use', this study …

This study aims to explore help-seeking thresholds, beliefs and attitudes about depression
and establish how these are affected by previous treatment for depression, the type of …

Aims. This study examined the associations of social support, loneliness and locus of control
with depression and help-seeking in persons with major depression. Methods. Twelve …

Objectives To explore help-seeking behaviours of Chinese persons managing depressive
symptoms and factors that influence these behaviours. Methods A survey of residents living …

Background A low intention of professional help seeking hinders the effective treatment of
depression. The factors are from the perspectives of the social, family, and individual; …

To study help-seeking among the general population and people with major depression. 12-
month help-seeking for emotional problems was assessed in a cross-sectional 2006 …

Objective: Several factors influence whether individuals with affective disorders seek help.
The Zurich cohort study provides an opportunity to explore patient‐based factors without …

Background There is a significant treatment gap for patients with depression. A third of
sufferers never seek help, and the vast majority of those who do only do so after …