ArticleCureus2023
The Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Services at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences.
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- Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in the post-COVID-19 period: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- AI Use for Mental Health Information and Professional Psychological Help-Seeking Intentions Among Saudi Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Help-Seeking Intentions and Preferred Sources for Mental Health Problems Among University Students in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Childhood trauma and anxiety symptoms among Chinese university students: the moderating and mediating roles of mindfulness.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Barriers to Treatment of Mental Disorders in Saudi Arabia.The Psychiatric quarterly · 2025Article
- Assessment of awareness, practices, perceptions, and satisfaction of telepsychiatry among mental healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Stigma and Help-Seeking Attitudes in Relation to Psychological Distress Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH · 2025Article
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- Barriers to mental health service utilisation among medical students in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe mental health of college students, especially medical students, is a major issue worldwide. Depression and anxiety are among the top causes of death among people aged 15-29 years old. Mental health disorders, especially mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, are common among university students. Psychological problems can negatively impact academic performance and life satisfaction. The earlier mental illness is detected, the better the treatment and outcome. The aim of this study is to determine the barriers among students to seeking mental health services.
methodsThis cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The cross-sectional questionnaire-based study involved 434 students: 72.1% men and 27.9% women. This study had a response rate of 28.5% and responses were gathered in May 2023.
resultsThe top three barriers identified in this study were "Feeling that my problems are not important," "Concern that no one will understand my problems," and "Difficulty with access to care." The majority of students reported feeling "I feel reluctance a little" to use mental health services; 31.4% chose "I need it a little" when asked whether they needed to use mental health services. Furthermore, 34.8% of students reported having mild anxiety, and 34.1% reported having mild depression.
conclusionMental illness is a serious issue, which is why medical students should be aware of it to improve their quality of life and reduce the stress and obstacles they face. Medical schools should address awareness of mental illness and how to approach a clinic. This is important for students to succeed and overcome the psychological difficulties that might affect academic performance. In addition, recognizing the barriers will help achieve better outcomes in seeking help and utilizing existing services.
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