Even in a private and anonymous setting online, some people are less likely to take the first step to get information about mental health concerns and counseling, a new study finds.
Self-stigma is a powerful obstacle to overcome, researchers say. A new study was designed specifically to measure how participants respond when given the opportunity to learn more online about mental health concerns and university counseling services.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, three-quarters of all chronic mental illness begins by age 24.
