Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues

This study investigated the help-seeking attitude of undergraduates at the University of Ilorin Nigeria toward mental health issues. The study employed a descriptive survey design. A multistage sampling method was used in selecting a total of 400 participants. The demographic data and research ques...

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Main Authors: Shuaib Abolakale Muhammed, Tosin Emmanuel Akinduyo, Habeebat Olaitan Adebayo, Nancy Phyllis Makhosazane Mabaso
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Language:Indonesian
Published: Kuras Institute 2024-09-01
Series:Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
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Online Access:https://journal.kurasinstitute.com/index.php/bocp/article/view/1014
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description This study investigated the help-seeking attitude of undergraduates at the University of Ilorin Nigeria toward mental health issues. The study employed a descriptive survey design. A multistage sampling method was used in selecting a total of 400 participants. The demographic data and research questions were examined using percentage distribution. The hypotheses were tested using t-tests and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistical methods at a significance level of 0. 05. The help-seeking attitude of respondents towards mental health difficulties did not vary significantly based on gender. However, there were substantial differences depending on age, degree of study, and students' place of residence. The vast majority of undergraduates rather talk to friends and family about their mental health problems than seek psychotherapy or medical help. School counsellors need to educate students on the significance of seeking help from trained mental health professionals.
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Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues
Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Attitude
Counselling
Help Seeking
Mental Health Issues
Nigeria
Undergraduates
title Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues
title_full Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues
title_fullStr Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues
title_full_unstemmed Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues
title_short Help-Seeking Attitude of Nigerian Undergraduates Toward Mental Health Issues
title_sort help seeking attitude of nigerian undergraduates toward mental health issues
topic Attitude
Counselling
Help Seeking
Mental Health Issues
Nigeria
Undergraduates
url https://journal.kurasinstitute.com/index.php/bocp/article/view/1014
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