Unseen Struggles: The Associations of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms with Mental Health Stigma and Barriers Among Asian College Students

Poster Session II

Friday May 23, 2025 (10:30 - 11:30 ET)
Keyword: Epidemics and Public Health

Abstract: Present findings with 203 Asian undergraduate students revealed high lifetime rates and current depressive and anxiety symptoms; however, only 34.3% reported participating in counseling services. Further, stigma and barriers to care were associated with anxiety and depression, particularly for those with greater severity of symptoms.