Cultural stigma, psychological distress and help-seeking: Moderating role of self-esteem and self-stigma in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Mental illness is a common and often stigmatized condition. Stigma around mental illness refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs society holds about individuals with mental health conditions and can sometimes prevent those individuals from seeking adequate therapy. This study aims to explore the intricate relation between stigma, psychological distress, self-esteem, and help-seeking attitudes among young adults with diagnosed mental illnesses and further investigates the moderating effect of self-esteem and self-stigma.

Method

A cross-sectional online survey was shared via digital platforms between February 2023 and August 2024. A final sample of 245 participants with clinical mental health diagnoses, from predominantly bachelor-level backgrounds an

SUBMITTER: El Khoury-Malhame M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12463265 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature