Perceptions of mental health and their influence on help-seeking behavior in an urban community in Vietnam

A.J. van der Ham; P. Wright; T.V. Van; V. Doan; J.E.W. Broerse

doi:10.1007/s10597-011-9393-x

Perceptions of mental health and their influence on help-seeking behavior in an urban community in Vietnam

A.J. van der Ham, P. Wright, T.V. Van, V. Doan, J.E.W. Broerse

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This explorative study assesses perceptions of mental health and help-seeking behavior among adults in Vietnam. Methods included questionnaires (200) and focus group discussions (eight). Respondents were often unable to name specific mental illnesses. Frequently mentioned symptoms of mental illness were talking nonsense, talking/laughing alone and wandering. Pressure/stress and studying/thinking too much were often identified causes. Most respondents showed a preference for medical treatment options, often in combination with family care. The results show that perceptions of mental health and help-seeking behaviour are influenced by a lack of knowledge and a mix of traditional and modern views. © 2011 The Author(s).

Original language	English
Journal	Community Mental Health Journal
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-011-9393-x
Publication status	Published - 2011

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