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March 21, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being3 citationsOpen Access

Navigating stigma and support: a qualitative study of help-seeking for mental health challenges among Chinese university students

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AKAashiq KhanIZIrum ZebSFShuanghu Fang

Key Points

  • The aim is to understand the factors influencing help-seeking behaviors for mental health challenges among Chinese university students.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with Chinese university students
  • Analyzed themes related to stigma and support in help-seeking
  • Focused on psychological capital and social support aspects
  • Identified stigma as a major barrier to seeking help for mental health issues
  • Highlighted the importance of social support in encouraging help-seeking behaviors
  • Recommended integrating mental health literacy with PsyCap elements in support programs

Abstract

These findings call for the development of mental health literacy programs that integrate PsyCap and social support elements to foster better help-seeking behaviors and improve mental health outcomes. Such programs can facilitate access to mental health services and contribute to a healthier academic environment.

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Khan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37866e48c4981c677488https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2646251
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