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Stigma Around Mental Health: Barriers to Seeking Help

Year: 2026

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Mental health stigma remains one of the most significant obstacles to global public health. This paper explores the psychological, social, and systemic barriers that prevent individuals from seeking professional help. By analyzing the different layers of stigma—from self-perception to societal labels—this article highlights how fear of judgment and lack of awareness contribute to untreated mental health conditions. Understanding these barriers is the first step toward creating an inclusive environment where seeking help is viewed as a strength rather than a weakness.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20118416

Authors: AMAN SAIFI, SARANDEEP KAUR, NABEEL AHMED KHAN, MOHD AKIF

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7160833258

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