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Mental Health Help-Seeking Behavior in Young Adults in Tshabalala, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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  • Honest Tshuma

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

  • Cathrine Tariro Macherera

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

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This study used the quantitative approach to examine the mental help-seeking behaviors of young adults in Tshabalala, a location in Bulawayo Zimbabwe. It sought to explore mental health literacy, availability of mental services, and perceived need for help. The study population was 1341 young adults in the 18-29 age group. The sample consisted of 107 participants. The findings of the Chi-square test were statistically significant (X2(7, N=107) =28,428, p,

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  • Honest Tshuma & Cathrine Tariro Macherera, 2025. "Mental Health Help-Seeking Behavior in Young Adults in Tshabalala, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(2), pages 2828-2835, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-2:p:2828-2835
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