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The theory of planned behavior (TPB; Ajzen, 1985) was used to predict whether Reserve Component veterans reported seeking treatment for a psychological problem. In support of the TPB, perceived stigma and beliefs about psychological problems were related to the overall attitude toward treatment seeking, and practical barriers were related to perceived control. A series of logistic regressions revealed that overall attitude and beliefs that psychological problems should not be handled oneself were uniquely related to treatment for the psychological problem. Results are discussed in terms of novel interventions needed to change perceptions of psychological problems.
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