Recognition of depression and help-seeking preference among university students in Singapore : an evaluation of the impact of advancing research to eliminate mental illness stigma an education and contact intervention

• Main Authors: Tan, Gregory Tee Hng, Shahwan, Shazana, Abdin, Edimansyah, Lau, Jue Hua, Goh, Janrius Chong Min, Ong, Wei Jie, Samari, Ellaisha, Kwok, Kian-Woon, Chong, Siow Ann, Subramaniam, Mythily
• Other Authors: School of Social Sciences
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Social sciences::Psychology; Mental Illness; Depression Recognition
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152043

Background: The SMHS 2016 revealed that young adults in Singapore had the highest 12-month prevalence of mental disorders, with depression being the most prevalent condition. Additionally, the study found that those with higher education were less likely to seek treatment. The recognition of mental...