| Previous research has suggested that K-12 teachers in Taiwan often experience high psychological distress and low mental health treatment-seeking rates. The purpose of this study was to understand Taiwanese K-12 teachers’ attitudes towards mental health service. Data were collected from 128 K-12 teachers, including measures of attitudes, public and self-stigma, preferences, and intentions towards seeking treatment. Results indicated that participants expressed significantly stronger intentions (p < .001) to seek help from a mental health professional over other formal and informal treatment options. Self-stigma mediated the relationship between public stigma and attitudes towards seeking professional help. K-12 teachers held the strongest preference for individual therapy compared with other intervention formats. A significant difference in intentions to seek treatment based on the referral source was also found (p < .001). The results of this study can provide guidance regarding methods for advertising psychotherapy to K-12 teachers in Taiwan. |