The Impact of Stigma and Etiological Beliefs on Willingness to Seek Treatment for Depression: A Comparison of Undergraduate and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Students

I am grateful for the support, encouragement, advice, and assistance of many who have helped me with this project. I am incredibly appreciative of my dissertation chair, Dr. Steve Richards, for his support, guidance, and thoughtful suggestions. I have valued not only his consistently thorough and expeditious feedback but his genuine support and enthusiasm. I would like to thank Dr. Darcy Reich and Dr. Clyde Hendrick for their thoughtful comments that stimulated rich discussion and further strengthened this project. I am truly honored to have had the insight and suggestions by Dr. Stephanie Harter. I am saddened that she could not be a part of the final product; however, I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her. Her knowledge and insights were invaluable in shaping this study. I cannot express enough my extreme gratitude for Dr. Susan Hendrick and her willingness to serve on my committee on short notice. I would also like to thank Dr. Lisa Witcher. Her support and encouragement over the last year was instrumental in helping me stay focused and complete this project. Additionally, the advice, input, and support of my internship colleagues, particularly Heather Kruse, helped me maintain perspective and keep me motivated. I am thankfu