First Advisor
Dara Shifrer
Date of Award
3-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and University Honors
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
youth, mental health, help-seeking, protective factors, barriers
DOI
10.15760/honors.1551
Abstract
We know that there is a mental health crisis but that many youth will hesitate to seek out help or will not know how to seek out help. This thesis investigates some factors that represent barriers to youth in asking and getting help from adults for mental health, and how adults can intervene to increase youth's likelihood to be vulnerable and honest in their struggles. Moving forward, I outline some concrete ways to normalize asking for help and to make it easier for youth to access counselors and therapists.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42152
Recommended Citation
Ripley, Azya, "Youth Mental Health and Help-Seeking Behaviors" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1519.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1551