Investigation of the relationship between mental health literacy of adults and attitude towards seeking psychological help and stigma by the immediate environment.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between mental health literacy and attitudes toward psychological help‐seeking and stigma by the immediate environment. Design and Methods: This descriptive and cross‐sectional research was conducted with 352 parents in 2021. Findings: It was observed that there was a significant positive relationship between mental health literacy level and attitude toward psychological help‐seeking. There was a negative relationship between mental health literacy level and stigma by the immediate environment. Practice Implications: The results point to the need for interventions to improve mental health literacy in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]