Stigma is recognized as a potential barrier to seeking help for a mental health disorder. The
present study assessed college students' perceived benefits and barriers to obtaining …

Mental illness stigma has been identified by national policy makers as an important barrier
to help seeking for mental health. Using a random sample of 5,555 students from a diverse …

Background: Mental health problems and mental health stigma are critical public health
issues. With less than one third of individuals with mental health problems receiving treating …

The current study examined reports of stigma toward mental health services, depressive
symptoms, flourishing, and mental health service use among a sample of 8,285 college …

Objective: There is limited empirical evidence on the extent to which perceived public stigma
prevents individuals from using mental health services, despite substantial recent policy …

Background Evidence supports the contribution of various stigma-related constructs to help-
seeking. These constructs have yet to be tested in a single model among college students, a …

Perceived public stigma regarding seeking mental health treatment can be a barrier to
accessing services for young adults. While factors associating with personal stigma …

The study examined whether mental health stigma and self-concealment are uniquely
related to various dimensions of attitudes toward seeking professional psychological …

Aims and methodA cross-sectional study to ascertain levels of personal and perceived
public mental illness stigma in a university student population and the association between …

Objective: Many college students may experience mental health problems but do not seek
treatment from mental health professionals. The present study examined how perceived …