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Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale

The Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale (SSSH) is a 10-item self-report measure assessing the degree to which individuals experience shame, embarrassment, or fear of judgment related to seeking psychological or mental health help. Developed by David L. Vogel, Nathan G. Wade, and Stephanie Haake in 2006, the SSSH captures self-directed stigma about help-seeking—the belief that seeking help is shameful or will lead to negative judgments by others. The scale is used in research on mental health literacy, treatment-seeking behavior, and barriers to care across diverse populations.

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Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale (SSSH)

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Vogel, D. L., Wade, N. G., & Haake, S. (2006). Measuring the self-stigma associated with seeking psychological help. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 53(3), 325-337. · DOI 10.1037/0022-0167.53.3.325

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