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Attitudes Toward Mental Health, Attitudes Toward Mental Healthcare, And Access To Mental Healthcare: Variations Based On Key Demographic Factors, Mariya Gaither

Undergraduate Psychology Research Methods Journal

The objective of this study was to discern what factors may cause variations in a person’s attitudes toward mental health and mental healthcare, as well as their access to mental healthcare. The factors that were the focus of this study included: race/ethnicity, age, religiosity, gender identity, location, and socioeconomic status. Method: A total of 132 participants participated in the online study. Participants were asked to answer questions that assessed their attitudes about mental health and mental healthcare as well as the access to mental healthcare in their community. The survey also consisted of several demographic questions which asked participants about …