Care-seeking behavior and disclosure on self-reported mental healthamong young women in urban Shanghai China

摘要

Mental health is a major public health concern in China. Help-seeking behaviortypically does not involve professionals. Aim of the study was to assessShanghai women’s care-seeking behavior for common mental health disorders. Usingan online survey, fielding questions regarding perinatal mental health statusand help-seeking behavior. A total of 487 women participated. One fifth ofparticipants reporting badwell-being did not seek help for mental distress. Atotal of 82.2 percent seek online support. A majority entrusted in family andavoided professional contact. Mother-in-laws were the least trusted source ofsupport. Shanghai women avoid seeking professional help for mental healthissues. Friends, spouses, and online resources are preferred venues.