Table 4.
Reasons for not seeking mental health care in US adults with opioid use disorder by suicidal ideation, 2009–2020.
| No suicidal ideation | Suicidal ideation | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 3985 | n = 1369 | |||
| Needed mental health treatment but did not get it | 21.4% | 53.6% | <0.001 | |
| Couldn't afford cost | 47.4% | 44.9% | 0.549 | |
| Concern about effect on job | 10.0% | 13.6% | 0.120 | |
| Insurance did not cover mental health care | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.724 | |
| Concern about confidentiality | 10.2% | 15.0% | 0.148 | |
| Didn't think treatment would help | 6.4% | 7.7% | 0.503 | |
| Thought could handle without treatment | 14.8% | 15.6% | 0.753 | |
| Didn't know where to go for treatment | 20.7% | 17.8% | 0.414 | |
| Didn't have time | 10.8% | 10.3% | 0.849 | |
| Didn't want others to find out | 6.4% | 7.6% | 0.526 | |
| Lack of transportation or services too far away | 5.2% | 4.4% | 0.555 | |
| Concern about opinions of others | 10.7% | 14.4% | 0.149 | |
Note: Data are from National Survey on Drug Use and Health.