@article{ref1,
title="The theory of planned behavior as it predicts potential intention to seek mental health services for depression among college students",
journal="Journal of American college health",
year="2016",
author="Bohon, Lisa M. and Cotter, Kelly A. and Kravitz, Richard L. and Cello, Philip C. and Fernandez Y Garcia, Erik",
volume="64",
number="8",
pages="593-603",
abstract="Between 9.5% and 31.3% of College students suffer from depression (1,2). Universities need to understand the factors that relate to care-seeking behavior. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: Across 3 studies, to relate attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control to intention to seek mental health services, and to investigate barriers to care-seeking. PARTICIPANTS: University college students (N = 845, 64% female, 26% male, and 10% unspecified). <br><br>METHOD: New measures were created in studies 1 and 2, and were examined using structural equation modeling in study 3. <br><br>RESULTS: Partially consistent with the Theory of Planned Behavior (3) , a model with an excellent fit revealed that more positive attitudes about care and higher perceived behavioral control directly predicted higher intention to seek mental health services. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Educating college students about mental health disorders and treatments, enhancing knowledge about available services, and addressing limited access to long-term care might improve treatment rates for students suffering from depression.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0744-8481",
doi="10.1080/07448481.2016.1207646",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2016.1207646"
}