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This page will describe the various constructs (i.e., things, forces, factors, variables) that may have an important influence on the help-seeking process. When high-quality measures of a construct are available, links to learn more about those measures will be provided. Reading systematic reviews is a great way to learn more about the wide array of constructs that shape help seeking, so be sure to examine our curated list of mental health help-seeking systematic reviews.
- Prospective help-seeking behavior
- Help-seeking intention
- Help-seeking mechanisms
- Help-seeking beliefs
- Help-seeking outcome beliefs
- Help-seeking experiential beliefs
- Help-seeking beliefs about others’ expectations
- Help-seeking beliefs about others’ behavior
- Help-seeking beliefs about barriers and facilitators
- Help-seeking precursors
- Structural forces
- Cultural influences
- Individual differences
- Mental health status and perceptions
- Past experience with mental health help seeking
- Environmental Constraints
- Knowledge and Skills