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The effect of social support on mental health outcomes is important in understanding how best to address mental health issues in the general population. Young adulthood is a time of extreme stress and change which can often be a trigger for mental illness to occur. Previous research indicates gender as a major determinant for mental health outcomes, especially when exploring help-seeking behaviors. While women are more likely to seek support for mental illness, men are much more likely to self-medicate rather than seek help. Trans and gender diverse individuals were much less likely to receive social support for mental illness, however, had significantly improved mental health outcomes. There are many barriers to individuals receiving help for mental illness, but stigma has a major influence. There are several holes in the available research on the types of social support that are most utilized by young adults struggling with a mental illness and whether gender affects the type of social support used.

Publication Date

12-9-2021

City

Logan, UT

Keywords

social support, mental health, young adulthood, stigma

Disciplines

Sociology

Gender & Social Support in Young Adults

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Sociology Commons

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