From: The stigma of mental health problems and other barriers to care in the UK Armed Forces
 | n | N* | % agreeing |
---|---|---|---|
Access | Â | Â | Â |
   It's difficult to schedule an appointment | 251 | 696 | 28.8 |
   It would be difficult to get time off work for treatment | 206 | 756 | 18.7 |
   I don't know where to get help | 165 | 792 | 16.0 |
   I don't have adequate transport | 40 | 794 | 4.4 |
Stigma | Â | Â | Â |
   Members of my unit might have less confidence in me | 556 | 726 | 73.2 |
   My unit bosses might treat me differently | 558 | 734 | 71.3 |
   It would harm my career | 381 | 685 | 47.3 |
   I would be seen as weak by those who are important to me | 356 | 690 | 41.0 |
   It would be too embarrassing | 330 | 727 | 37.1 |
   My bosses would blame me for the problem | 182 | 630 | 15.4 |
Attitudes to mental health care/providers | Â | Â | Â |
   My visit would not remain confidential | 133 | 708 | 14.4 |
   I would think less of a team member or colleague if I knew they were receiving mental health counselling | 95 | 721 | 10.8 |
   I've had bad experiences with mental health professionals | 96 | 647 | 8.6 |
   I don't trust mental health professionals | 64 | 677 | 6.0 |
   My bosses discourage the use of mental health services | 75 | 643 | 5.6 |
   Mental health care doesn't work | 27 | 653 | 3.6 |