Mental Health Literacy and Associated Factors in Ethnic Minority Border Regions of Guangxi, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

MHL levels in Guangxi are suboptimal, particularly for recognizing depression and social anxiety disorder, with insufficient mental health knowledge emerging as a key barrier. Digital access and socio-economic advantages play a pivotal role in enhancing MHL. Strengthening mental health education in ethnic minority regions through culturally tailored, internet-based interventions and prioritizing high-risk groups, such as older adults, individuals with lower education or income, and those in rural Dong communities, may help reduce mental health inequalities.