International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation Vol. 7, Iss. 4,  (Oct 2018): 240-257. An increasing number of scholarly works have attempted to understand the reasons for poor rates of help-seeking for symptoms of mental health disorders all around the world. One particular body of work has focused on “mental health literacy” (MHL), defined as knowledge about mental health disorders that is associated with their recognition, management, and prevention. In this article, we report a nonsystematic review of studies on MHL, to give nonexpert academics, policymakers, and practitioners an understanding of the field. . To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.