Title: Why Don’t People Seek Help for Mental Illness? | High Watch Recovery
Headings: Why Don’t People Seek Help for Mental Illness?
Why Don’t People Seek Help for Mental Illness?
Stigma.
They don’t think they need it.
Their conditions make it hard.
There are practical issues.
They are scared of treatment.

Content: There are a number of practical issues that can make it hard to get mental health care. One is simply availability. This is especially true in rural areas. These areas are often medically underserved and the situation for mental health care and addiction treatment is even worse. Older people are especially affected by this issue since many can’t drive and have trouble getting around. The spread of telemedicine may be one way to ameliorate this issue, as well as more outreach programs and expanded home health care. Paying for treatment is sometimes an issue as well. Although most insurers cover mental health to some degree now, not everyone has insurance. What’s more, young adults, who are less likely to have insurance, are also at higher risk for addiction and other mental health issues. And some lower-income populations face unique pressures that can increase the chances of mental illness.