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Examining Factors Associated With Intention to Seek Professional Mental Health Support Among First-Generation Iranian Americans.

Mona Mohammadifirouzeh,Kyeung Mi Oh,Iccha Basnyat,Gilbert Gimm

Published 2024 in Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

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PURPOSE Research suggests immigrants are at a greater risk of mental health disorders compared to native-born populations. Thus, the current study investigated factors associated with professional mental help-seeking intention among American immigrants. METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted with 207 first-generation Iranian Americans, and data were collected using survey questionnaires. RESULTS Younger Iranians living in western states in the United States and those with positive attitudes toward professional mental health services had greater intention to seek these services. Unexpectedly, those with better mental health literacy (MHL) held more mental health stigma (MHS). CONCLUSION Findings elucidated valuable insights into the complex dynamics among sociodemographic factors, acculturation, MHL, MHS, attitudes, and intentions toward professional mental health help-seeking. We also highlighted the intricate relationship between MHL and MHS, suggesting that strategies to improve MHL may not necessarily mitigate MHS within this community. Therefore, integrating anti-stigma, contact-based approaches to MHL programs could effectively reduce stigma while facilitating mental health help-seeking. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(xx), xx-xx.].

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