Determinants of depression help-seeking intentions in Xizang, China: leveraging the Andersen model for mental health services utilization improvement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression, a highly prevalent mental health disorder, exerts profound global and economic impacts. In China, rapid industrialization, post-COVID-19 challenges, and evolving social structures have collectively increased depression incidence. Despite evidence-based therapies, substantial treatment gaps persist, particularly due to low utilization of mental health services among individuals with depressive symptoms. Notably, research on help-seeking intentions in Xizang Autonomous Region's unique cultural context remains scarce. This gap hinders understanding of mechanisms underlying mental health service underutilization and the development of targeted interventions. Thus, this study aims to comprehensively explore factors influencing help-seeking intentions among Xizang

SUBMITTER: Zhao R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648892 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature