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why might someone avoid getting help for a mental health concern?
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• their therapy sessions are covered by medical insurance.
• they are worried about what others might say or think.
• other people share about their own mental health.
• there are counsellors at school that are trained to help.

Explanation:

To determine why someone might avoid mental health help, we analyze each option:

• "Their therapy sessions are covered by medical insurance" is an incentive to seek help, not avoid.
• "They are worried about what others might say or think" (stigma) is a common reason for avoiding mental health support.
• "Other people share about their own mental health" would likely encourage, not deter, help - seeking.
• "There are counsellors at school that are trained to help" is a resource that encourages help - seeking.

Answer:

B. They are worried about what others might say or think.