Pattern of Help Seeking Behavior for Common Mental Disorders among Urban Residents in Southwest Ethiopia
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Background: Worldwide evidences showed that the magnitude of mental health such as common mental disorders is very high. It is also indicated that only a small proportion of people with common mental disorders seek help from different sources. Assessing pattern of help seeking behavior among people with common mental disorders is crucial in order to provide appropriate mental health service. Therefore, this study assessed the pattern of help seeking behavior for common mental disorders among urban residents.
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