Stigma as a barrier to early intervention among youth seeking mental health services in Ontario, Canada: a qualitative study

Stigma as a barrier to early intervention among youth seeking mental health services in Ontario, Canada: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Stigma associated with mental health challenges is a major barrier to service seeking among youth. Understanding how stigma impacts service-seeking decisions from the perspectives of youth remains underexplored. Such research is necessary to inform effective stigma reduction. Obj...

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Main Authors:	Natasha Y. Sheikhan, Jo L. Henderson, Tanya Halsall, Mardi Daley, Samantha Brownell, Jai Shah, Srividya N. Iyer, Lisa D. Hawke
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-01-01
Series:	BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:	Health services Mental health Stigma Substance use Youth
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09075-6

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