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    WHY PEOPLE AVOID SEEKING PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP: Barries and Stereotypes.
    (American University Kyiv, 2024-09) Dombrovskyi, Vladyslav; Yudenko, Vadym; Vakhitov, Volodymyr; Zaika, Nataliia
    This report analyzes Ukrainians' attitudes toward mental health services, identifying barriers and stereotypes that hinder seeking help. The main goal of the study was to assess the overall stress levels in the country and identify the factors that influence people's (un)willingness to seek psychological support. The study is based on data from a sociological survey conducted by the "Rating" sociological group on the "Rating Online" platform from April 11 to 23, 2024. A total of 1,464 respondents participated in the survey. According to the analysis, 41.7% of respondents have a positive attitude toward psychologists, 41.7% are neutral, and 16.7% hold a negative view. The main barriers to seeking help include the belief that psychologists cannot assist with all problems (70%), the high cost of services (65%), and the perception that seeking help from a psychologist is not commonly accepted in Ukraine (61%). The report also examines stress levels using the PSS-10 scale, revealing that 20% of respondents experience high levels of stress, with women and younger people showing higher stress levels. In addition, the authors analyzed Ukrainians' attitudes toward various mental health service providers, including family doctors (GPs), psychologists, psychiatrists, psychological help centers, and mental health centers. Family doctors received the lowest effectiveness ratings. The hypothesis that there is bias against psychiatrists compared to psychologists was not confirmed, as their effectiveness ratings were similar (54% and 62%, respectively). Mental health centers are not perceived as more effective than psychological help centers.