How Does Stigma Affect Treatment-Seeking Behavior for Individuals with Anxiety-Related

question 98

Multiple Choice

How does stigma affect treatment-seeking behavior for individuals with anxiety-related disorders?

• A) It increases the probability of seeking treatment so as to avoid stigma.
• B) It delays but does not prevent a person from seeking treatment.
• C) It makes a person less likely to seek treatment.
• D) It makes a person more likely to seek treatment, and to seek it more quickly than if there is no stigma.

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