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  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Older Chinese populations in New Zealand underutilize mental health services.
  • Barriers include lack of recognition of mental health issues and limited awareness of available treatments.
  • Depression literacy is crucial for accessing appropriate care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate depression literacy among older Chinese individuals in New Zealand.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to mental health service utilization within this demographic.

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  • A convenience sample of 67 older Chinese participants was recruited.
  • Participants completed a depression vignette and a depression literacy questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • A high rate of depression recognition (71.6%) was observed.
  • No participant identified medication as the primary treatment.
  • Significant levels of stigma associated with mental illness were present.

Conclusions:

  • Older Chinese adults require accessible information on mental health conditions and interventions.
  • Culturally tailored strategies are needed to deliver this information and reduce stigma.
  • Integrating cultural values into mental health support is essential for this community.