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Autonomy and care -seeking in adolescent mental health

Authors

  • Cecilia Olivari Universidad Católica del Maule
  • Rodrigo Núñez Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Daniela Ferrufino-Borja Universidad Católica del Maule
  • Pablo Méndez-Bustos Universidad Católica del Maule
Vol. 31 No. 2 (2025): NARRATIVAS BIOÉTICAS
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Abstract

One of the main strategies for mental health prevention is timely access to professional help. However, different barriers make it difficult for adolescents and young people to receive early access to professional care. The aim of this article is to reflect on the role of autonomy in seeking mental health help in the adolescent population. The construct of autonomy is approached from a developmental psychology and bioethical perspective. Then, research evidence is presented and described that relates autonomy with mental health issues, with some constructs related to psychological adjustment, and with help-seeking behavior for mental health problems. Based on this evidence, implications and guidelines for mental health prevention are discussed.

Keywords:

autonomy, mental health, adolescents, help-seeking, barriers, treatment Access
How to Cite
Olivari, C. ., Núñez, R. ., Ferrufino-Borja, D. ., & Méndez-Bustos, P. . (2025). Autonomy and care -seeking in adolescent mental health. Acta Bioethica, 31(2), 215–223. Retrieved from https://actabioethica.uchile.cl/index.php/AB/article/view/79998
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