2019
DOI: 10.9734/indj/2019/v13i230106
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Mental Health Awareness Phone Polling Survey: Focus on Community Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Background: Mental health awareness surveys that assess the broad knowledge of various stakeholders including public nationwide help in the development of relevant strategies to enhance their poor mental health literacy. Objective: The aim of this telephone polling survey was to measure mental health awareness of general public in Saudi Arabia. Method: The participants (n=1068) randomly selected from 13 regions of Saudi Arabia were contacted by 15 trained Saudi girl interviewers for conducting 30-m… Show more

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“…13 There is still stigma within the Saudi community about seeking help when it comes to mental health. 14 Currently, awareness is much better compared to 10 years ago among developed countries, which helps doctors and teachers to correct erroneous concepts (e.g., mental illnesses are real, and negative emotions and thoughts need to be relieved because, with time, they can lead to physical harm and vice versa). [15][16][17] Most research findings outline the need to address mental health problems in young adults, students in particular.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…13 There is still stigma within the Saudi community about seeking help when it comes to mental health. 14 Currently, awareness is much better compared to 10 years ago among developed countries, which helps doctors and teachers to correct erroneous concepts (e.g., mental illnesses are real, and negative emotions and thoughts need to be relieved because, with time, they can lead to physical harm and vice versa). [15][16][17] Most research findings outline the need to address mental health problems in young adults, students in particular.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%