Table 2. College students' perceived benefits and barriers tohelp-seeking for mental health problems.

	n	%
Which of the following do you feel is a benefit of individuals seeking help for mental health problems?
Improved mental health	610	89.4
Reduced stress	591	86.7
Resolving one's problems	575	84.3
Self-awareness/personal growth	564	82.7
Happiness	555	81.4
Improved life satisfaction	546	80.1
Increased relationships	533	78.2
More optimistic attitude	532	78.0
Increased self-confidence	530	77.7
Increased communication	490	72.0
Increased comfort sharing feelings with others	485	71.1
Increased social support	458	67.2
Improved sleep	422	61.9
Increased energy	416	61.0
Which of the following do you feel is a barrier for individuals seeking help for mental health problems?
Embarrassment	619	90.8
Denial that there is a problem	595	87.2
Not wanting to be labeled as “crazy”	496	72.7
Not knowing where to go for help	483	70.8
Not feeling comfortable sharing feelings with another person	478	70.1
Not wanting to talk to a counselor about personal issues	462	67.7
Wanting to handle problems on one's own	457	67.0
Cost	423	62.0
Fear of counselors	381	55.9
Not wanting to be admitted to a hospital	377	55.3
Lack of social support	330	48.4
Not wanting to be placed on medication	324	47.5
Not wanting help	321	47.1
Lack of insurance	274	40.2

Note: n = 698; Percent refers to valid percent; and missing values are excluded.