The influence of psychotic-like experiences on intent to seek treatment: Findings from a multi-site community survey of mental health experiences.

ABSTRACT: Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) may reflect elevated risk for serious mental illness, including psychosis. Although some studies report an association between PLEs and increased service utilization, there is evidence of unmet need among individuals with PLEs, with few studies exploring the relation between PLEs and intent to seek treatment. Characterizing factors that underlie intent to seek treatment in individuals not otherwise engaged in treatment may assist in determining the role of PLEs and future intentions, and help prioritize symptoms of greatest significance. Non-help-seeking participants ages 16-30 years (n_analysis = 2529) in a multi-site study completed online questionnaires of PLEs (PRIME with distress), depression (CESD), anxiety (STAI), and intention to seek men

SUBMITTER: Bridgwater MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10735624 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature