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Explaining adults' mental health help-seeking through the lens of the theory of planned behavior: a scoping review.

Claire AdamsEyal GringartNatalie Strobel
Published in: Systematic reviews (2022)
The present scoping review identified a considerable evidence base on the TPB for predicting mental health help-seeking intentions. Attitudes and perceived behavioral control were frequently found to be significant predictors of help-seeking intentions. Knowledge on the TPB for predicting mental health help-seeking behavior, and on TPB-based interventions, is limited. Thus, the role of the TPB in developing help-seeking interventions remains unclear. Recommendations are presented to address such research gaps and inform policy and practice.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • public health
  • depressive symptoms
  • quality improvement