Barriers to help seeking for males experiencing mental ill health: A systematised literature review
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Banks, S. and Collier, E. 2025. Barriers to help seeking for males experiencing mental ill health: A systematised literature review . Mental Health Practice. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.2025.e1748
| Authors | Banks, S. and Collier, E. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Males appear to be less likely than females to seek help for mental ill health so the question ‘What are the barriers to help seeking for male adults experiencing mental ill health?’ is explored in this systematised review. The databases PsycArticles, PsychInfo, Cinahl ultimate, psychological & behavioural sciences collection were searched using terms related to mental ill health, help seeking and barriers (male adults). Thematic analysis of the seven papers located found the themes; structural barriers (subthemes cost and accessibility); stigma; health literacy and attitudinal barriers (subthemes, negative views of services and reluctance to talk about emotional issues). It would be helpful to understand more about how male help seeking behaviour compares to people of other genders. Attention to good therapeutic relationships focused on male needs may help to improve utilisation of support and therefore prevention of poor long-term health and premature mortality. |
| Keywords | Males; mental health; barriers; help-seeking |
| Year | 2025 |
| Journal | Mental Health Practice |
| Publisher | RCN |
| ISSN | 2047-895X |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.2025.e1748 |
| Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
| Publisher's version | File Access Level Restricted |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 07 May 2025 |
| Deposited | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
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