Table 3.
Participant responses to “Where do people in your community first go to seek services for mental illness?” (n = 429 a)
| Yes N (%) | No N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| No care available | 66 (15.4) | 363 (84.6) |
| Family physician | 141 (32.9) | 288 (67.1) |
| Counseling services | 21 (4.9) | 408 (95.1) |
| Private mental health specialists | 118 (27.5) | 311 (72.5) |
| Inpatient care | 16 (3.7) | 413 (96.3) |
| Family and friends | 173 (40.3) | 256 (59.7) |
| Neighbor/community | 33 (7.7) | 396 (92.3) |
| Religious leader | 25 (5.8) | 404 (94.2) |
| Other | 21 (4.9) | 408 (95.1) |
Note: Multiple responses allowed.
n = 84 “NA” responses removed.