Attitudes and Stigma Toward Seeking Psychological Help Among the General Population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A Aljuhnie,
Abdullah S Alharbi,
Omar F Alharbi
et al.
Abstract:Background and objective
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions globally, and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 25% of people worldwide suffer from them. Serious mental diseases can cause a great deal of suffering and incapacity, lowering people’s quality of life. Stigma and unfavorable attitudes toward mental illness often discourage people from seeking psychological assistance and achieving recovery from mental problems. This observationa… Show more
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