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September 5, 2025Journal of Black Psychology

Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors and Service Utilization of Black College Students

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TKTroy J. KeysJWJack D. WatsonCSChloe M. Sobolewski

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Overview

Qualitative interviews reveal barriers and supports for mental health help-seeking in Black college students, suggesting targeted outreach may enhance service utilization.

Key Points

  • Students demonstrate positive attitudes toward mental health help-seeking, but stigma remains a significant barrier.
  • Social influence from peers and family is a crucial facilitator for seeking mental health support among students.
  • The study includes 21 Black college students, aged 18 to 21, enhancing understanding of their mental health service utilization.
  • Targeted outreach to this demographic may reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behaviors effectively.

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Keys et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49db6d6d5674bcd003c8https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984251371496
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