"I don't need any treatment" - barriers to mental health treatment in the general population of a megacity.

Bruno Mendonça CoêlhoGeilson L SantanaMaria C VianaYuan-Pang WangLaura H Andrade

Published in: Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) (2021)

Despite the need for treatment and better services, psychological barriers were the major reason for not seeking treatment. Apart from providing more specialists, investing in awareness, de-stigmatization, and information is the ultimate strategy for improving psychiatric care.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
primary care
physical activity
mental illness
patient reported