Mental Health Awareness in Kosovo: Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers

Presenter Information

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and TechnologyFollow
Anduena Dibrani, University for Business and Technology - UBTFollow
Kaltrina Rrafshi, University for Business and Technology - UBTFollow

Session

Psychology

Description

Abstract: Mental health is integral to our overall well-being and profoundly affects our quality of life. This study investigates the attitudes, perceptions, and understanding of mental health among the Kosovo population. For an in-depth analysis, a quantitative methodology was implemented using an online self-reporting questionnaire. Many questions were adapted from the Tianjin Mental Health Survey (TJMHS) and the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS). The respondents spanned a wide age range, from 15 to 80 years old. Our findings revealed no significant differences in mental health perception and knowledge between males and females. Similarly, no considerable disparities were observed across different age groups concerning their understanding and perspective on mental health. This study enriches the current literature on mental health

Keywords:

mental health, perception, knowledge, barriers, professional help.

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-95-6

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

28-10-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

29-10-2023 6:00 PM

DOI

10.3107/ubt-ic.2023.39

Recommended Citation

Zefi, Violeta; Dibrani, Anduena; and Rrafshi, Kaltrina, "Mental Health Awareness in Kosovo: Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers" (2023). UBT International Conference. 17.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/PSYY/17