Table 2 Barriers and facilitators of help-seeking and service use
Main Category | Barriers | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
Mental Health Literacy | Fear of side effects of psychopharmacological treatment | Gaining knowledge as motivation factor for treatment |
Ineffective psychiatric help | Awareness and acceptance of illness | |
Stigma and discrimination – experiences | Perceived discrimination by mental health care professionals | Growing acceptance of mental health service use |
Stigma in the social environment | ||
Internalised stereotypes associated with help-seeking | ||
Structures and conditions of health care | Miscommunication between therapist and patients | GP as facilitator and supporter |
GPs’ lack of interest in mental health problems | Positive relationship between patient and therapist | |
The role of employment agency staff |