Mental health literacy about schizophrenia: a survey of Portuguese youth.

Aim: Mental health literacy about psychotic disorders, specifically schizophrenia, may assist in appropriate help seeking and early intervention, preventing the exacerbation of symptoms and improving health outcomes in the medium and long term. The aim of this study was to characterize the level of mental health literacy of Portuguese youth concerning schizophrenia.

Methods: A mental health literacy questionnaire was administered to a random sample of Portuguese youth aged 14-24 years.