Introduction: In today's society, awareness of mental health is steadily increasing; however, despite this, the stigmatization of individuals with mental disorders remains a serious challenge. Stigmatization not only hinders the integration of individuals with mental disorders into society but also significantly influences their inclination to seek psychiatric help. This master's thesis explores the deeper connection between stigmatization and the decision to seek psychiatric assistance, presenting relevant findings derived from a conducted survey. Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze how stigmatization affects the perception of individuals with mental disorders regarding seeking help from mental health professionals. Methods: For the purpose of the research, a survey was constructed, and a retrospective cohort study was conducted. The participants consisted of individuals who underwent psychiatric treatment either through outpatient clinics or inpatient facilities. Statistical processing and data analysis were performed using the SPSS Statistics computer program. Results: The survey included 120 respondents from the Varaždin County area. A convenience sample (n = 120) was used, and the survey was conducted in June and July 2023. After analyzing the data, it was concluded that stigmatization of individuals with mental disorders influences the seeking of psychiatric help, but there is no statistically significant difference in seeking psychiatric help between respondents who feel stigmatized and those who do not. Conclusion: In the conclusion of this research, it is emphasized that the survey results did not support the hypotheses posited at the beginning of the study. Despite assumptions about the negative impact of stigmatization on seeking psychiatric help, our findings indicate a more nuanced and subtle dynamic than previously anticipated. Therefore, it is not possible to simply generalize that stigmatization universally influences individuals' decisions to seek help for mental health issues.