Behavioral beliefs-Benefits |
a) Receive the help they are looking for (n=19) |
“learn new techniques to cope (#39)” |
b) Talking to someone (n=16) |
“the space to talk about thoughts and feelings (#12)” |
c) Improve well-being (n=14) |
“better understanding of health and habits (#34)” |
d) Access to services (n=12) |
“resources & immediate programs they can provide (#22)” |
e) Feeling of security and safety (n=8) |
“knowing you have a safe space to come back to (#2)” |
f) Community (n=7) |
“feelings of inclusiveness, understanding, solidarity (#7)” |
Behavioral beliefs-Drawbacks |
a) Accessing services impacts emotions (n=10) |
“draining emotionally (#31)” |
b) Personal time commitment (n=8) |
“it puts a damper on my work schedule (#29)” |
c) Lack of accessibility of services (n=7) |
“not being seen that day, full capacity (#8)”, |
d) Quality of service or service provider (n=6) |
“counsellor who doesn’t get you the first time you meet (#16)” |
e) External factors (n=5) |
“changes in bus times (#3)” |
Social norms-Approve |
a) Friends (n=31) |
“roommate (#5)” |
b) Primary caregivers/guardians (n=25) |
“stepdad (#22)” |
c) Family (n=17) |
“sister (#1)” |
d) Significant other (n=16) |
“girlfriend (#18)” |
e) Formal supports (n=10) |
“Aboriginal Advocate (#36)” |
Social norms-Disapprove |
a) Primary caregivers/guardians (n=10) |
“mom and dad [are] not very supportive (#25)” |
b) Other informal supports (n=5) |
“[a] couple of [my] male friends (#38)” |
Social image-Seek services |
a) Looking for help (n=16) |
“wandering lost soul [with] not a good connection to the world (#10)” |
b) For anybody (n=14) |
“any age, any sex, open to all people (#1)” |
c) Negative emotions (n=12) |
“fear and anxiety as motivating factors to come to the Foundry (#11)” |
d) Experiencing life challenges (n=11) |
“on academic probation (#20)” |
e) Feeling lost or confused (n=11) |
“don’t understand, don’t know what’s going on (#15)” |
f) Young person (n=9) |
“someone in high school who is about to transition [out] (#18)” |
g) Courageous (n=5) |
“brave and strong; taking responsibility of [their] mental health (#41)” |
Social image-Don’t seek services |
a) Negative emotions (n=17) |
“nervous and don’t want to ask for help (#8)” |
b) Lack of awareness (n=12) |
“can’t recognize their own feelings (#1)” |
c) Negative personality traits (n=10) |
“arrogant, pride gets in the way (#4)” |
d) Does not have supports (n=6) |
“don’t have anyone to tell them about it (#20)” |
e) Positive personality traits (n=6) |
“someone who looks like they have their life together (#29)” |
Emotions |
a) Hopeful or positive (n=27) |
“hope for the future and what I can accomplish (#11)” |
b) Nervous or apprehensive (n=16) |
“lots of anxiety (#24)” |
c) Relief or reassurance (n=8) |
“help[ing] to ease anxiety and pressure (#9)” |
d) Confident (n=5) |
“sense of self-assuredness (#10)” |
e) Neutral (n=5) |
“no feeling in particular (#29)” |
Self-efficacy & Knowledge - Current strategies & skills |
a) Time management (n=18) |
“make a routine for every Thursday (#2)” |
b) Supports (n=10) |
“if you told your friend they could ask when you’re going (#18).” |
c) Self-awareness (n=10) |
“knowing when I need to come for a check-in (#10)” |
d) Positive self-talk/motivation (n=8) |
“positive self-talk (#33)” |
e) Coping (n=7) |
“reframing it as something worthwhile (#32)” |
f) Everyday tasks (n=7) |
“able to take the bus on my own (#4)” |
Environment-Facilitators |
a) Expanded hours (n=14) |
“expanded hours and days for walk-in counselling (#14)” |
b) Transportation access (n=12) |
“someone driving me here rather than bussing (#9)” |
c) Geographical access (n=5) |
“mobility, have mobile wellness (#5)” |
Environment-Barriers |
a) Lack of transportation (n=16) |
“if buses weren’t running or couldn’t get a ride from parents (#40)” |
b) Personal access barriers (n=12) |
“school obligations (#4)” |
c) Foundry access barriers (n=9) |
“you need referrals and getting those can be difficult (#22)” |
d) Geographic barriers (n=6) |
“in [a] different location (#38)” |
e) Emotional or mental barriers (n=6) |
“low mood episodes (#32)” |
f) Lack of support from important people (n=5) |
“if my dad or someone close disapproves of the idea (#35)” |
Saliency |
a) Technology reminders from Foundry (n=21) |
“reminder from Foundry before appointment (#5)” |
b) Self-initiated reminders (n=19) |
“mood tracker on tablet (#32)” |
c) Reminders from informal supports (n=8) |
“really rely on [my] mom for appointment and the day (#16)” |
Habits |
a) Sleep habits (n=10) |
“poor sleep schedule (#33)” |
b) Negative mindset (n=9) |
“too depressed of a mind state (#21)” |
c) Organizational challenges (n=9) |
“trouble with time management (#1)” |
d) Procrastination/avoidance (n=9) |
“brushing it off (#22)” |
Split-Second Decision-Making |
a) Nothing would stop them (n=14) |
“no matter what I would still get something out of coming here (#11)” |
b) Negative experience using services (n=12) |
“having a counsellor that didn’t listen and lack of connection (#9)” |
c) Change in access to service (n=6) |
“if they required you to participate in groups (#26)” |