Help-Seeking Behaviors of Transition-Aged Youth for Mental Health Concerns: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transition-aged youth are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, yet they are one of the least likely demographic groups to seek help.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the influences on and patterns in help-seeking for mental health concerns among transition-aged youth who attend postsecondary schools in Canada.

Methods

A qualitative research design was used, involving 12 semistructured focus groups with transition-aged youth (17-29 years) who attended postsecondary schools in Canada. A thematic analysis was conducted to code the transcripts and develop themes.

Results

Four main themes and subthemes regarding the process and experience of help-seeking were generated: (1) the influence of formal service providers (accessibilit

SUBMITTER: Stunden C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7573698 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature