Examining the Moderating Role of Mental Health Literacy on the Relationship between Self-Stigma, Stigma on Seeking Help, and Help-Seeking Behavior

John Gabriel A. Lasquites, Argie Lou M. Etom, Kate Therese C. Hayag, Jason O. Manaois and Maria Leorupee R. Barros
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John Gabriel A. Lasquites: Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Argie Lou M. Etom: Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Kate Therese C. Hayag: Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Jason O. Manaois: Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Maria Leorupee R. Barros: Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 1, 191-201

Abstract: This study explores the complex relationship between self-stigma, stigma surrounding help-seeking, and actual help-seeking behavior, highlighting the moderating role of mental health literacy. Despite being a cornerstone in mental health efforts, mental health literacy is moderately prevalent in the general population. The reluctance to seek mental health services persists due to societal stigmatization, leading individuals to avoid professional help. The research focuses on self-stigma and help-seeking stigma, emphasizing the nuanced nature of help-seeking influenced by individual attitudes and cultural norms. The study suggests that mental health literacy moderates the connection between self-stigma, help-seeking stigma, and actual help-seeking behavior. Individuals with higher mental health literacy are posited to better overcome stigma barriers and engage in seeking help. The detailed results from the moderation analyses showed the necessity for customized interventions, acknowledging the intricate interplay of factors impacting help-seeking behaviors. The study significantly contributes to the enhanced recognition of the profound link between individual and societal factors in providing widely accessible mental health support.

Date: 2024
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