TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Depression and help-seeking intention among young adults: the theory of planned behavior
JO  - American journal of health education
A1  - Zorrilla, Márcia Mónica
A1  - Modeste, Naomi
A1  - Gleason, Peter C.
A1  - Sealy, Diadrey-Anne
A1  - Banta, Jim E.
A1  - Trieu, Sang Leng
SP  - 236
EP  - 244
VL  - 50
IS  - 4
N2  - BACKGROUND: One in five adults are diagnosed with mental illness in the United States. Young adults, ages 18 to 25, have the highest prevalence of depression (10.9%). Depression is also a risk factor for suicide. The current study applied the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). <br><br>PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors that influence help-seeking intentions on utilization of mental health services among a diverse population of young adults. <br><br>METHODS: The study designed was a cross-sectional online survey of 18 to 24-year-old young adults (n= 430) who lived, worked, and/or attended school in San Francisco, California. The survey was available in English, Spanish, and Chinese; and accessible from August 2016 through March 2017. The online survey was a modified version of surveys developed by Mo and Mak, and Reavley and colleagues. <br><br>RESULTS: The demographic composition of the sample included: white (35.3%), Latino(a) (25.3%), and Chinese (21.6%); and primarily female (58.6%). Almost one-third of the participants (31.6%) screened positive for depression. Nearly half of the participants had ever met with a mental health professional (49.5%, n=213). There was a strong, positive correlation for attitude [r=.61, P<.01] and help-seeking intention. Positive attitudes in help-seeking was a consistent predictor when using linear regression models. <br><br>DISCUSSION: The TPB variables, especially attitudes, were highly predictive in help-seeking intention for mental health services. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health Educators who work in college-based student health centers can use the findings to develop interventions at the individual and community levels.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1932-5037
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2019.1616014
ID  - ref1
ER  -