Table 1.
Participant Characteristics.
| Participant | Lived experience of SMHPs a | Help-seeking experiences |
|---|---|---|
| YP1 | Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, low mood | School/university mental health services and healthcare services. All in the United Kingdom. Started around 14 years old. |
| YP2 | Depression, anxiety | School/university mental health services and healthcare services. All in the United Kingdom. Started around 14/15 years old. |
| YP3 | Low mood and anxiety related to physical health condition | Healthcare services. All in the United Kingdom. Started around 12/13 years old. |
| YP4 | Generalized anxiety | Healthcare services in Pakistan. School/university mental health services in United Kingdom. Started around 13/14 years old. |
| YP5 | Depression, anxiety | School/university mental health services. All in the United Kingdom. Started around 19/20 years old. |
| YP6 | Anxiety, low moods | Private services. School/university mental health services. All in the United Kingdom. Started around 14/15 years old. |
| Parent1 | Generalized anxiety, eating difficulties b | Supported young person accessing healthcare services in Pakistan, and school/university mental health services in the United Kingdom. Started when their child was around 13/14 years old. |
| Parent2 | Low mood and anxiety related to physical health condition b | Directly contacted healthcare services. All in the United Kingdom. Started when their child was around 12/13 years old. |
a
Participants’ self-described experiences, not diagnosed by researchers.
b
Characteristics related to the child they supported to help-seek.