Purpose: This study conducted a concept analysis of mental health help-seeking among adolescents using Rodgers’

evolutionary approach to analyze the concept. Methods: This concept analysis employed Rodgers' evolutionary

framework and conducted a comprehensive literature review across multiple databases including PubMed, Web of

Science, CINAHL, PsycARTICLES, EMBASE, and RISS spanning from 1991 to 2025. The search strategy utilized

population-related terms ('adolescent' OR 'school-aged student') combined with concept-related terms('mental

health help-seeking' OR 'mental health help-seeking behavior') to identify relevant literature. Finally, 24 relevant

literatures were selected. Results: Mental health help-seeking is a psychological construct encompassing several

attributes, including facing difficulty in seeking help, disclosure to reference group, selection of help sources, and

engagement with the service. This trait is influenced by various antecedents, including emotional crisis, recognition

of the need for help and awareness of mental health resources. The consequences of mental health help-seeking

are improved coping skills, social support and stigma. Conclusion: This study presents a definition of the concept

by deriving attributes and indicators and providing basic data for future scale development and organizing nursing

intervention programs for adolescent mental health.

https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2025.34.2.220