Intentions and barriers to help-seeking in adolescents and young adults differing in depression severity: cross-sectional results from a school-based mental health project

Mental health problems, such as depression, have a high prevalence in young people. However, the majority of youths suffering from depression do not seek professional help. This study aimed to compare help-seeking behavior, intentions and perceived barriers between youthswith different levels of dep...

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Main Authors: Baldofski, Sabrina (Author) , Scheider, Jelena (Author) , Kohls, Elisabeth (Author) , Klemm, Sarah-Lena (Author) , Koenig, Julian (Author) , Bauer, Stephanie (Author) , Moessner, Markus (Author) , Kaess, Michael (Author) , Eschenbeck, Heike (Author) , Lehner, Laya (Author) , Becker, Katja (Author) , Krämer, Jennifer (Author) , Diestelkamp, Silke (Author) , Thomasius, Rainer (Author) , Rummel-Kluge, Christine (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 15 July 2024
In: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health
Year: 2024, Volume: 18, Pages: 1-13
ISSN:1753-2000
DOI:10.1186/s13034-024-00775-3
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-024-00775-3
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Author Notes:Sabrina Baldofski, Jelena Scheider, Elisabeth Kohls, Sarah-Lena Klemm, Julian Koenig, Stephanie Bauer, Markus Moessner, Michael Kaess, Heike Eschenbeck, Laya Lehner, Katja Becker, Jennifer Krämer, Silke Diestelkamp, Rainer Thomasius, Christine Rummel-Kluge and the ProHEAD Consortium
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Summary:Mental health problems, such as depression, have a high prevalence in young people. However, the majority of youths suffering from depression do not seek professional help. This study aimed to compare help-seeking behavior, intentions and perceived barriers between youthswith different levels of depressive symptoms.
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ISSN:1753-2000
DOI:10.1186/s13034-024-00775-3