Research Review: Help-seeking intentions, behaviors, and barriers in college students - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental health problems among college students has increased over the past decade. Even when mental health services are available, many students still struggle to access these services. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the rates at which students actively seek or consider using formal help and to determine the main reasons for not seeking help.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, PsycINFO, and Embase to identify studies on help-seeking behaviors, intentions, and barriers to help-seeking among college students with mental health problems. Random effect models were used to calculate the pooled proportions.

Results

Of the 8,919 identified studies, 62 met the inclusion criteria and were i

SUBMITTER: Zhao R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447698 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature