Factors and barriers to attaining mental health services

Chan, Pei Xin (2024) Factors and barriers to attaining mental health services. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

An increasing number of adults are experiencing emotional and mental challenges. Specifically, this study investigates factors and barriers to attaining mental health services. In this study, a model (n = 296) is tested on people from Generation Y to Z to identify key factors that contribute to negative behaviours and barriers that impede mental health services. The study utilizes quantitative methods to analyse data and achieve its research objectives, aiming to identify barriers and factors affecting mental health service utilization. The conceptual framework developed for the research includes independent variables such as public stigma, trust, motivation, ability, opportunity, and health literacy as a mediator. The findings from the study address the research questions and provide insights into how rural and marginalized consumers can access mental health services. The research also highlights the limitations and provides recommendations for future studies, emphasizing the need for subgroup analyses and extended data collection periods to enhance the quality and generalizability of the research.

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