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SUMMARY:Why People Struggle to Seek Help: Barriers to Getting Mental Health Support
DESCRIPTION:The Ify Otuya Mindshift Sessions | Free Online Mental Health Events \nWhy do so many people struggle to seek or accept help when they are experiencing mental health challenges? What stops someone from reaching out\, even when they recognise that they need support? \nJoin Ify Otuya for an engaging and thought-provoking online mental health talk exploring the personal\, social and cultural barriers that can prevent people from seeking or accepting mental health support — and\, more importantly\, what we can do to address them. \nThis session is part of The Ify Otuya Mindshift Sessions\, quarterly online mental health events offering fresh perspectives and practical insights into mental health and everyday living. \nAbout the Talk\nPresentation Title: Barriers to Seeking/Accepting Help and How to Address Them \nSeeking help is not always as straightforward as it sounds. Fear of judgement\, stigma\, cultural expectations\, misconceptions about mental health\, financial limitations and concerns about confidentiality can all influence whether someone feels able to reach out for support. \nEven when help is available\, accepting it can be difficult. \nIn this presentation\, we will explore why people hesitate to seek help\, the factors that make accepting support challenging\, and how individuals\, families\, communities and organisations can create an environment where seeking help becomes easier and more acceptable. \nThe goal is to encourage a better understanding of help-seeking behaviour and challenge the attitudes and assumptions that keep people from getting the support they need. \nWhat You Can Expect\nDuring this session\, you will gain insights into: \n\nUnderstanding help-seeking behaviour: Why people may struggle to recognise their need for support or take the first step towards getting it.\nIdentifying common barriers: The psychological\, social\, cultural\, financial and practical factors that discourage people from seeking or accepting help.\nUnderstanding stigma and misconceptions: How fear of judgement\, shame and misinformation influence attitudes towards mental health support.\nAddressing resistance to help: Practical ways to encourage openness\, build trust and make accepting support less difficult.\nCreating supportive environments: How families\, workplaces and communities can become safer spaces for conversations about mental health and help-seeking.\n\n \nWho Should Attend?\nThis talk is for anyone interested in understanding mental health and making it easier for people to access support\, including: \n\nIndividuals who want to understand their own attitudes towards seeking help.\nParents\, family members and friends who want to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties.\nWorking professionals and employers interested in promoting mental wellbeing.\nEducators\, community leaders and advocates.\nAnyone interested in reducing mental health stigma and encouraging help-seeking.\n\nYou do not need a background in psychology or mental health to attend. The session is designed to be accessible and relevant to everyday life. Nothing stops you from attending online mental health events like the Ify Otuya Mindshift Sessions. \nMeet Your Speaker: Ify Otuya\nIfy Otuya is a Nigerian mental health speaker\, educator and advisor with a background in Applied Psychology. She is passionate about making mental health knowledge accessible\, practical and relevant to everyday living. \nThrough speaking engagements\, media appearances\, educational programmes and digital resources\, she helps individuals and organisations develop a better understanding of mental health and the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges. \nHer approach combines psychological knowledge\, practical education and relatable insights to encourage healthier thinking\, informed choices and improved wellbeing. \nVisit www.ifyotuya.com to discover more about Ify Otuya. \nAbout The Ify Otuya Mindshift Sessions\nThe Ify Otuya Mindshift Sessions is a quarterly speaking series featuring free online mental health talks designed to challenge assumptions\, introduce fresh perspectives and encourage healthier ways of thinking about mental health. \nEach session explores a relevant mental health topic\, offering audiences an opportunity to learn\, reflect and take away practical insights they can apply to everyday life. For a list of upcoming topics and dates\, view here. \nIdeas that change how we think about mental health. \n \nEvent Details\n\nTalk: Why People Struggle to Seek Help: Barriers to Getting Mental Health Support\nSpeaker: Ify Otuya\nFormat: Online keynote presentation\nPlatform: Google Meet\nAdmission: Free\nRegistration: Required\n\nRegister to Attend\nJoin this important conversation and discover how we can make seeking and accepting mental health support easier for ourselves and others. \nRegister now to reserve your free place. \nWe look forward to having you with us! \n To attend\, fill the registration form below (form admits one) \n\n\nBarriers to Getting Mental Health Support (Registration Form)Register for the free online Ify Otuya Mindshift Session keynote: Why People Struggle to Seek Help: Barriers to Getting Mental Health Support.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast		\n			receive resources “I\n			\n		\n		Email *“I agree to receive occasional emails from Ify Otuya about future mental health talks\, resources and events.”I agreeI disagreeRegister Now
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LOCATION:Online (Google Meet)\, Abuja\, 900271\, Nigeria
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