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Help-Seeking Behaviours of Individuals with Mood Disorders

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Wang, JianLi, Patten, Scott B, Williams, Jeanne VA, Currie, Shawn, Beck, Cynthia A, Maxwell, Colleen J, El-Guebaly, Nady·2005·The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

Objectives: This study had the following objectives: 1) to estimate the 12-month prevalence of conventional and unconventional mental health service use by individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) or mania in the past year, and 2) to identify factors associated with the use of conventional mental health services by individuals with MDD or mania in the past year. Methods: We examined data from the Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health and Well-Being (CCHS 1.2). Respondents with MDD ( n = 1563) or manic episodes ( n = 393) in the past 12 months were included in this analysis. Results: An estimated 63.9% of respondents with MDD and 59.0% of those with manic episodes reported having used some type of help in the past 12 months; 52.9% of those with MDD and 49.0% of those with manic episodes used conventional mental health services. Approximately 21% of respondents with either MDD or manic episodes used natural health products specifically for emotional, mental health, and drug or alcohol use problems. Respondents who reported comorbid anxiety disorders and long-term medical conditions were more likely to have used conventional mental health services. Conclusions: Relative to previous Canadian literature, our analysis suggests that the frequency of conventional mental health service use among persons with MDD has not increased significantly in the past decade. Further, the rate of conventional mental health service use by persons with manic episodes is unexpectedly low. These findings may reflect the lack of national initiatives targeting mood disorders in Canada. They have important implications for planning future education, promotion, and research efforts.

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Authors
Wang, J., Patten, S. B., Williams, J. V., Currie, S., Beck, C. A., Maxwell, C. J., & El-Guebaly, N.
Affiliations
  • University of Calgary (CA)
  • Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Corresponding author
Wang, JianLi
Venue
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2005-09
Volume
50
Issue
10
Pages
652-659
ISSN
  • 0706-7437 (ISSN-L)
  • 1497-0015
OpenAlex
W2153550434
Cited by
79
References
32
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Keywords
help-seeking, mood disorders, major depressive disorder, manic episodes, mental health service utilization, natural health products, anxiety comorbidity, help-seeking barriers, Canadian Community Health Survey
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Complementary Therapies, Bipolar Disorder, Canada, Depressive Disorder, Major, Major Depressive Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health Services, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Social Support, Prevalence

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