Table 2 Clinical characteristics and help-seeking sources

Probable PTSD (IES-R^a)

60

44.1

Probable depression (depression subscale of HSCL-25)

22

14.7

Exposure to traumatic events (AWES; M and SD of PTEs)

12.9

3.3

Level of disability (WHO –DAS II)

–

–

 No disability

28

18.7

 Mild disability

19

12.7

 Moderate disability

33

22

 Severe disability

70

46.7

Self-recognition of mental health problem

 No

62

41.3

 Yes

88

58.7

Sources of help^b

 General Practitioner

80

53.3

 Psychologist

58

38.6

 Psychiatrist

50

33.3

 Family member

14

9.3

Community mental health service

14

9.3

STTARS^c

7

4.6

Close male friend

6

4

Close female friend

3

2

Religious leader

3

2

Telephone counselling line

2

1.3

Afghan social group

1

.6