Depressive Symptomology Mediates the Relationship Between Self-stigma and Mental Health Help-seeking Intention

Presentation Year

2024

College or Department

College of Professional Studies

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Undergraduate students (N=712) completed an online survey about help-seeking, stigma, and depression symptomatology. Mental health self-stigma was found to partially mediate the relationship between depression and help-seeking intentions, controlling for gender. This study suggests that the nature of depression itself may present a barrier to help-seeking, adding important context to outreach efforts on campuses.

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Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Carrie

Primary Contact: Last Name

Aigner

Primary Contact: Email

cja323@humboldt.edu

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Faculty

Primary Contact: Phone Number

707-826-3757