<![CDATA[Secondary school students often lack information on accessing mental health support, leading them to manage issues independently or with the help of family and friends. Seeking professional help is not a top priority for most adolescents. This study aims to explore the impact of mental health literacy and help-seeking intention on the mental well-being of secondary school students. In this study, 792 middle and high school students aged 12-18 completed questionnaires on the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire – Short Version, General Help-Seeking Questionnaire, and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale. A significant correlation between mental health literacy and help-seeking intention on mental well-being of 0.258. Help-seeking intention contributed the highest correlation to mental well-being, namely 0.381, also very significant. The analysis results using multiple regression models showed that mental health literacy and help-seeking intentions affect mental well-being simultaneously (F = 64.696, p = .000). The data shows that mental well-being is only 14.1%, explained by mental health literacy and help-seeking intentions (R² = .141, p = .000). Schools and professionals can organize training programs on mental health literacy for parents, enabling them to effectively counsel their children and training selected students to become peer counselors.]]>
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