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Help-Seeking Preferences for Depression among Survey Respondents (N = 1,666)
| Help-seeking preferences | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Talk to your family or close friends | 1367 | 82.1 |
| See your family doctor | 1268 | 76.1 |
| Look up information (Internet or book) | 1036 | 62.2 |
| Get spiritual help (go to church or temple) | 835 | 50.1 |
| Do nothing about the situation | 779 | 46.8 |
| Do something else | 553 | 33.2 |
| See a psychiatrist or mental health counselor | 399 | 23.9 |
Note. Respondents were able to select multiple options.
