Reasons for not seeking therapy among men U.S. 2021

A 2021 survey found that among men who have never sought therapy, nearly a quarter said it's because therapy is too expensive. This statistic shows the percentage of men in the United States who gave select reasons for not seeking therapy as of April 2021.

Percentage of men in the United States who gave select reasons for not seeking therapy as of April 2021*

Characteristic	Percentage of men
I don't think I need therapy	51%
It's too expensive	23%
I'm not comfortable with going to therapy	22%
I don't have time for therapy	18%
I'm skeptical that therapy helps	15%
I don't know how to start looking for a mental health professional	11%
I'ts too difficult to find a mental health professional	11%

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Release date

May 2021

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Region

United States

Survey time period

April 15 to 16, 2021

Number of respondents

659 respondents

Age group

25-45 years

Special properties

men only

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Why have you not sought out therapy? (Check all that apply)" * Among respondents who answered no (48%) to "have you ever sought out mental health help (e.g. mental health therapy, psychiatry or support groups)?"

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