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ArticleIndian journal of psychological medicine2025

Factors Influencing Help-seeking Behavior for Mental Health Among Distressed Young Adults: A Path Analysis Model.

Prachi Sanghvi, Priyesh Chandrashekhar, Seema Mehrotra, Manoj Kumar Sharma

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Prachi SanghviDept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8432-0391
Priyesh ChandrashekharDept. of Clinical Psychology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8064-8799
Seema MehrotraDept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7753-7303
Manoj Kumar SharmaDept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1129-1814

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Background: There seems to be a relationship between barriers of distress-perception and stigma to consult a mental health professional (MHP), help-seeking inclination from MHP, help negation, and encouragement from significant others (SO) to consult MHP in bringing about a change in help-seeking behavior. However, these have not been studied in tandem. This study aimed to explore the relationship between factors influencing help-seeking behavior among distressed, non-treatment-seeking young adults (D-NTS) for common mental health concerns following the Methods: A total of 109 D-NTS aged 20-35 engaged with Results: Regression analysis revealed a significant model (χ Conclusion: Help-seeking decisions are complex processes influenced by an intricate interplay of internal and external factors. A comprehensive examination of these elements simultaneously provides valuable insights for tailoring interventions and strategies aimed at enhancing help-seeking behavior in D-NTS young adults. Trial registration: The intervention trial was registered in the ISRCTN registry (ISRCTN14504454).

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Help-seeking behaviorHelp-seeking inclinationHelp-seeking interventionPsychological distressYoung adults

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