How can fear be a barrier to help seeking​

Because it can help accessing support, concerns about confidentiality and trust, also a preference for informal sources of help, and stigma.

Explanation:

Fear is a barrier as people fear being judged for things as there might be a stigma attached to it. When people are judged their problem isn't solved and instead worsened and they will feel compelled to keep their problems to themselves.

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