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R R Tambling¹, C D'Aniello², B S Russell¹

¹Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, Unit 1058, Storrs, CT 06269-1058 USA.

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Summary

Poor mental health literacy is linked to increased depression, anxiety, and stress. Improving understanding of mental health services is crucial to reduce health disparities and improve care access.

Keywords:

Behavioral health disparities Health insurance literacy Internalized stigma Mental health literacy Mental illness

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Health
Health Disparities
Mental Health Literacy

Background:

Underutilization of mental health services is a significant health disparity.
Barriers include poor mental health and insurance literacy, and stigma.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between mental health literacy, insurance literacy, internalized stigma, and mental health symptoms.
To identify demographic disparities in literacy.

Main Methods:

The study assessed mental health literacy, insurance literacy, internalized stigma, and mental health symptoms.
Data analysis explored associations between these factors.

Main Results:

Mental health literacy was found to be poor.
Poor mental health literacy correlated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, stress, internalized stigma, and caregiver burden.

Conclusions:

Low mental health literacy is a significant barrier to accessing mental health care.
Addressing mental health literacy and stigma is essential for reducing health disparities.