Knowledge, familiarity, and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on barriers to seeking mental health services among older people: a cross-sectional study.
Marwa Ibrahim Mahfouz KhalilMayar ElnakeebHany Ibrahim HassaninDina Metwally SorourPublished in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2023)
Knowledge of mental health services was the most significant predictor of barriers to seeking mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher barriers predicted higher distress as an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the study suggest the need for a multidisciplinary mental health team for older people.