Help-seeking stigma predicts more negative attitudes towards seeking psychological help, yet it remains unclear how distress levels might impact this relationship. Increased distress could diminish the relationship between stigma and help-seeking attitudes, as the potential benefits of seeking psychological help might outweigh the potential risks.…

Despite the high prevalence of mental health concerns in university populations, students are unlikely to seek formal help. The current study examined help-seeking behaviors among emerging adults in a university setting using a mental health literacy framework. Responses from 122 university undergraduates were examined. Students ranged in age from…