Factors associated with mental health literacy and demand for mental health services among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study

Factors associated with mental health literacy and demand for mental health services among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background There is limited research on mental health literacy (MHL) among Chinese older adults as well as their demand and willingness for mental health services (MHS). This study investigated the factors associated with them among Chinese older adults. Additionally, predictors of MHL as w...

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Main Authors:	Haihui Chen, Zijuan Ma, Ruidian Huang, Yujing Liu, Lianghua Li, Zhengyuan Zhou, Dongfang Wang, Wei Wang, Junxu Lin, Weishi Lin, Luning Yin, Rui Zhang, Xuan Mo, Yunge Fan, Fang Fan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Series:	BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:	Mental health literacy Demand for mental health services Willingness for mental health services Community-based activity Chinese context
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06003-7
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