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Australian men's initial pathways into mental health services
Zac E Seidler1,2, Michael J Wilson1,2, Courtney C Walton1,2
1Orygen, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Summary
Understanding men's mental health help-seeking pathways is crucial. Journeys vary by age, with younger men seeking help for anxiety and older men for life factors, highlighting the need for tailored support.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Men's Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Men face significant barriers to mental health help-seeking and engagement.
- Understanding men's pathways to care offers insights into gender-specific mental health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the initial pathways men take to access mental health services.
- To identify reasons for help-seeking and sources of recommendations among Australian men.
Main Methods:
- Online cross-sectional survey of 2009 Australian men (aged 16-85).
- Data collected on reasons for help-seeking, locating a therapist, and referral sources.
- Participants recruited via Movember's Facebook page.
Main Results:
- Help-seeking was often self-motivated, with general practitioners referring men to specialists.
- Anxiety was the primary reason for younger men, while older men sought help for familial, relationship, or work issues.
- Younger men more frequently received recommendations from family, whereas older men were more self-motivated.
Conclusions:
- Men's initial mental health help-seeking journeys are diverse.
- Tailored health promotion and services are essential to meet men's specific needs.
- Nuanced understanding of pathways can improve service delivery and reduce barriers for men seeking mental health support.
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