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January 1, 2025journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies

Identifying the Cultural and Contextual Barriers to Help-Seeking Behavior for Mental Health in Adolescents

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SMSyarifah MaisarahMCMei-Ling Chen

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Overview

Qualitative research identifies barriers to help-seeking behavior for mental health in adolescents, highlighting cultural stigma and family dynamics.

Key Points

  • Help-seeking behavior for mental health is significantly shaped by cultural and structural barriers in adolescents.
  • Analysis revealed prominent themes including cultural stigma, family dynamics, and accessibility issues affecting adolescents' willingness to seek help.
  • Qualitative research design utilized semi-structured interviews to gather insights from 24 adolescents aged 13–18 in Taiwan.
  • Addressing these barriers requires culturally relevant multi-level interventions to improve mental health outcomes among adolescents.

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Maisarah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af707c7567bf4f94fec7e6https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jayps.4351
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