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1South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK. sharonleighton@btinternet.com
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to examine levels of mental health literacy among a school-based sample of adolescents. To achieve this, a vignette-based questionnaire was developed, piloted, and completed. Mixed methods were used to collect and analyse data. Findings were analysed using content analysis, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Key findings include first, that socio-economic disadvantage and low levels of educational attainment are not necessarily synonymous with lower levels of mental health literacy. Second, female respondents, and those with experience of mental health problems, were more flexible in their choice of sources of help, and the perceived benefits of such help. Implications for practice are considered in terms of clinical understanding, mental health promotion for adolescents and training for professionals.
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