Barriers and Facilitators of Help-Seeking Among Unemployed Persons with Mental Health Problems: A Qualitative Study

Researchers interviewed unemployed individuals with mental health problems about their perspectives on seeking mental health services. They spoke of barriers, such as stigma, discrimination, and ineffective mental health services, that prevent them from accessing mental health services. They also recognized facilitators for accessing services, such as society’s growing acceptance of using mental health services and encouragement from employment agency staff.