Mental Health Literacy and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help among Government-Employed Veterans Aged 45–50 Years

Yuvika Hooda

Mental Health Literacy and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help among Government-Employed Veterans Aged 45–50 Years

Author(s)	Yuvika Hooda
Country	India
Abstract	Mental health literacy plays a significant role in promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging individuals to seek professional psychological help when needed. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between mental health literacy and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help among government-employed veterans aged 45–50 years. A quantitative correlational research design was employed. Data were collected through a self-developed questionnaire administered using Google Forms. A total of 126 responses were received, of which 109 valid responses were included in the final analysis after excluding incomplete questionnaires. The reliability of the questionnaire was found to be acceptable. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Descriptive statistics revealed a mean Mental Health Literacy score of 36.67 (SD = 8.12) and a mean Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help score of 39.07 (SD = 5.28). Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated a very weak, positive, and statistically non-significant relationship between mental health literacy and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help (r = .041, p = .669). Therefore, the research hypothesis was not supported. The findings suggest that, within this sample, mental health literacy alone may not be sufficient to influence attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help, and other psychological, social, or cultural factors may also play an important role. The study highlights the need for continued mental health awareness initiatives and supportive interventions among government-employed veterans.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-26

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