Young Adult Mental Health Difficulties: Obstacles to Seeking Help

  • Lavilla R
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Project Abstract This paper considers the obstacles preventing young adults from seeking help for mental health difficulties. Research methods include qualitative and quantitative studies primarily collected from college students within the last twelve years. Results show stigma, both perceived and self-held, are significant factors hindering young adults from seeking help for mental health difficulties. Other factors that hinder help-seeking are: personal characteristics, lack of coping skills, lack of knowledge of services available, and the fear of being labeled. The general conclusions are that with the steady rise in numbers of those suffering with mental health difficulties, it is essential that work be done to reduce stigma, especially through education and awareness.

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Lavilla, R. (2020). Young Adult Mental Health Difficulties: Obstacles to Seeking Help. The Boller Review, 5. https://doi.org/10.18776/tcu/br/5/132

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