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Mental Health Literacy Among Adolescents In Rural Communities, Chantel Amelia-Lyn-Marie Windy
Mental Health Literacy Among Adolescents In Rural Communities, Chantel Amelia-Lyn-Marie Windy
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Having an understanding of mental health literacy in rural based adolescents is essential for creating change in levels of knowledge, beliefs about mental health, and help-seeking behaviors. The Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) is a self-report measure of mental health literacy. This study used the MHLS to measure mental health literacy in rural students ages 14-17 and in Grades 9–12. Results from this study can help researchers understand the relationships between mental health literacy, age, gender, and stigma. A sample of 120 participants was used for this study. Participants' guardians were asked to complete a consent form, and participants completed …