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SynthesisFrontiers in psychiatry2020

Barriers to Professional Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Chinese Adults: A Systematic Review.

Wei Shi, Zhuozhuo Shen, Siyuan Wang, Brian J Hall

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Frontiers in psychiatry, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 87 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

87 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Wei ShiGlobal and Community Mental Health Research Group, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Zhuozhuo ShenGlobal and Community Mental Health Research Group, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Siyuan WangGlobal and Community Mental Health Research Group, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Brian J HallGlobal and Community Mental Health Research Group, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA large number of Chinese suffer from common mental disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder), but treatment seeking is typically low in this population. It is unclear what barriers influence professional mental health help-seeking behavior within the Chinese population. Identifying these barriers could assist in implementation science efforts to reach this population.

objectiveThis review systematically synthesizes findings related to the barriers to professional mental health help-seeking among Chinese adults.

methodsTwo English language databases (PubMed and PsycINFO) and two Chinese databases (WANFANGDATA and CNKI) were searched to find relevant studies. Quality assessment was conducted in identified studies. Quantitative findings were tabulated and frequently reported barriers were ranked. Primary data obtained from qualitative studies were thematically analyzed.

resultsOf 6,933 citations identified, 17 met inclusion criteria. There were 11 (64%) studies that reported quantitative methods; 3 (18%) employed qualitative research, and 3 (18%) mixed methods. Results indicated that frequently reported barriers to mental health help seeking among Chinese adults included a preference on self-reliance, seeking help from alternative sources, low perceived need toward help-seeking, a lack of affordability, negative attitude toward, or poor experiences with help-seeking. Less frequently mentioned barriers included stigma, families' opposition, limited knowledge about mental illness, a lack of accessibility, unwillingness to disclose mental illness, and fear of burdening family.

conclusionsThe current review identified a number of key barriers to help-seeking behavior. Effective strategies are needed to promote professional help-seeking among Chinese adults. Additional factors influencing professional mental health help-seeking need to be further investigated, as they may contribute to a better understanding the help-seeking behavior among Chinese.

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barriersChinesehelp-seekingmental disordermental health

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PMID32508688
PMCPMC7251144

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