Old Age Psychiatry.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Older Chinese people in New Zealand underutilise mental health services. Lack of recognition of mental health issues and awareness of available treatment is a potential barrier to accessing care. This study investigated depression literacy in older Chinese people.

Method

A convenience sample of 67 older Chinese people were presented a depression vignette and completed a depression literacy questionnaire.

Results

There was a good rate (71.6%) of depression recognition, but no participant chose taking medication as the best method of help. There was a notable level of stigma among participants.

Conclusion

Older Chinese people would benefit from information regarding mental health conditions and their interventions. Strategies to deliver this information

SUBMITTER: Lowe H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10466957 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature