Attitudes towards seeking psychological help among community dwelling older adults enrolled in primary care in Chile
Ximena Moreno,
Francisco Moreno
Abstract:Background
Depression and anxiety are common mental disorders among older adults, but they are frequently underdiagnosed. Attitudes towards seeking professional mental health care is one of the barriers to access to treatment. This study was aimed at assessing the attitudes towards seeking psychological help among older adults who are enrolled in primary care in Chile, and to determine the associated factors.
Methods
This cross-sectional study recr… Show more
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