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. 2022 May 11;67(2):164–177. doi: 10.1007/s12646-022-00650-1

Table 2.

Distribution summary table of respondents on each item in the professional help-seeking scale

S/N Item Yes No
1 If I believed I was having a mental breakdown, my first inclination would be to get professional help (psychotherapy) 48 (55.2) 39 (44.8)
2 If I were experiencing a serious emotional crisis at this point in my life, I would be confident that I could find relief in psychotherapy 55 (63.2) 32 (36.8)
3 I would want to get psychiatric attention if I was worried or upset for a long period of time 53 (60.9) 34 (39.1)
4 At some future time, I might want to have psychological counselling 62 (71.3) 25 (28.7)
5 A person with an emotional problem is not likely to solve it alone, he/she is likely to solve it with professional help 70 (80.5) 17 (19.5)
6 The idea of talking about problems with a psychologist is a good way to get rid of emotional conflicts 80 (92.0) 7 (8.0)
7 There is something admirable in the attitude of a person who is willing to get help in dealing with his/her conflicts and fears 85 (97.7) 2 (2.3)
8 Irrespective of the time and expense involved in psychotherapy, it would have much value for a person like me 67 (77.0) 20 (23.0)
9 A person should work out his/her mental problems by getting psychological counselling not only as a last resort 74 (85.1) 13 (14.9)
10 Emotional difficulties, like many things, should not be left to work out themselves 78 (89.7) 9 (10.3)