Intentions to Seek Mental Health Care and Stereotypes Toward Providers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Oman

Erna Judith Roach, Khalood Al-Abri, Divya Kuzhivilayil Yesodharan, Department of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Department of Community and Mental Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Published online on November 22, 2025

Abstract

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Volume 31, Issue 2, Page 703-720, April 2026.
BackgroundParents play a pivotal role in recognising and managing mental health issues in children. However, stigma and stereotypes associated with mental health care may influence their intention to seek professional help. This study explored help-...