Abstract
Help-seeking attitudes have been found to be a strong predictor for help-seeking intentions and behaviors. Previous research on factors influencing help-seeking attitudes in Chinese individuals has been inconclusive. In this paper, we propose a mediation model to clarify the relationships amongst the variables impacting help-seeking attitudes. Using path analyses, we found that self-stigma mediated the relationship between years of residence and help-seeking attitudes, above and beyond the influence of previous experience with a mental health professional. These results can equip counselors with useful information for better outreach initiatives.