Impact of mental health stigma on help-seeking in the Caribbean: Systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health conditions often go untreated, which can lead to long-term poor emotional, social physical health and behavioural outcomes, and in some cases, suicide. Mental health-related stigma is frequently noted as a barrier to help seeking, however no previous systematic review has considered evidence from the Caribbean specifically. This systematic review aimed to address two research questions: (1) What is the impact of mental health stigma on help-seeking in the Caribbean? (2) What factors underlie the relationship between stigma and help-seeking in the Caribbean?

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across six electronic databases (Medline, Embase, Global Health, PsychInfo, Scopus and LILACS). The search included articles published up to May 2022. Exp

SUBMITTER: Gallimore JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10497129 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature