Mental health literacy: a comparative study on stigmatizing attitude and help-seeking behavior towards mental disorders between adolescents and adults

This study highlights significant differences in mental health literacy between adults and adolescents, with adults exhibiting higher knowledge and behavior scores and adolescents demonstrating more favorable attitudes. Socio-demographic factors, particularly education, urban residence, and employment, emerged as consistent predictors influencing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, such as incorporating mental health education into curricula, launching stigma-reduction campaigns, and improving access to mental health services, particularly in rural areas.